In Evaluating an Instrument for Content Bias, Practitioners Need To

question 8

Multiple Choice

In evaluating an instrument for content bias, practitioners need to:

• A)give the instrument to different groups and compare their performance.
• B)examine the development procedures and steps taken to control for group differences.
• C)examine the validity coefficients for different ethnic groups.
• D)analyze the content of the instruments themselves to see if there are any problems.

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Definitions:

Helping

The act of providing assistance or support to others, often motivated by compassion, empathy, or social responsibility.

Invulnerability

A perception or belief that one cannot be harmed or affected by anything, often seen in individuals with certain psychological states or in group dynamics where members feel they can take more risks.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where individuals justify behaviors or decisions with plausible but not always true reasons.

Insularity

A state of being isolated or detached from others, often referring to geographic isolation or a narrow-minded approach to life and other cultures.