PSYC 3250 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Sign Language, Standardized Test, Psychopathology
8 Dec 2015
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May take the form of a modification in the way the test is presented or in the way the assesse responds to the test. Time limits extended related to ability to concentrate, move quickly, or otherwise respond within the test"s prescribed time limit. Omit subtests: the way the responses are obtained: Read test questions aloud: modification of physical environment: Administered individually vs. in a group setting. Modified lighting: modifications of interpersonal environment: For the partially sighted ensure writing materials appropriate o: more time likely required (e. g. for dictation, to allow for fatigue, mc questions frowned upon, work space compact o o. For personality tests, some item content might be inappropriate (e. g. expressing preferences about leisure reading, judgments of other people"s driving styles, and preferences for watching different activities on a street. Such items may function differently with respondents who are visually impaired. Hearing disabilities: presenting written instructions at appropriate reading level. Capabilities of assesse: prior records of assessment.
