PSY 370 Study Guide - Final Guide: Ethnocentrism, Thematic Apperception Test, Concurrent Validity
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Lecture 18 diversity and culture in testing. Common sense, accurate measurement that aligns with the purpose/intended use of test; make sure the test scores reflects the person and not the disability. Dealing with visual impairments, hearing impairments, reading capabilities. Give examples of common accommodations for various kinds of disabilities (see fyi box 3. 3). Lighting, larger print, read instructions, extended testing period. Give examples of situations in which you should not change the test. If a test is written specifically for people with disa(cid:271)ilities, if the test is s(cid:272)(cid:396)ee(cid:374)i(cid:374)g fo(cid:396) disa(cid:271)ilities . Describe responsible and ethical strategies for using tests in diagnosis. No, tests can be used to screen for a disability and should not be interpreted as a diagnosis. You can use an integrated assessment where you combine test info with interviews, direct observation and other methods. A learning disability is a status that keeps an individual from learning given information/stimuli at a typical rate.
