Discuss the Cases of Myron Farber and Judith Miller to Illustrate

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Essay

 Discuss the cases of Myron Farber and Judith Miller to illustrate how the courts have ruled on confidentiality of sources.

Know the resources available for assessing the cultural appropriateness of testing instruments.

Understand the ethical and legal guidelines governing test administration.

Recognize the importance of adhering to standardized procedures during test administration.

Understand the purposes of debriefing following test administration and the potential drawbacks of certain scoring methods.

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification

A psychological treatment method that alters undesirable behaviors through rewards, punishments, or other strategies.

Tokens

Symbolic, often physical, items used in a token economy system to reward desirable behavior and which can be exchanged for other rewards.

Biofeedback

The use of sensitive equipment to give people precise feedback about internal physiological processes so that they can learn, with practice, to exercise control over them.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Damage to the spinal cord that causes changes in its function, potentially resulting in loss of mobility or sensation.