If a Testing Measure Has Not Been Validated for Use

question 34

Multiple Choice

If a testing measure has not been validated for use with members of particular ethnic group, the psychologist testing a person from that ethnic group should:

• A) not administer any test
• B) administer the test, but interpret the results cautiously
• C) administer the test and interpret the results as normal
• D) ignore the results if they differ from what is expected

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Definitions:

Cognitive Skills

Mental abilities involved in gaining knowledge and understanding, including thinking, learning, and memory.

Learning Experiences

Situations or activities from which an individual acquires new knowledge, skills, attitudes, or preferences.

Ecological Systems Theory

A framework for understanding the complex network of relationships that influence an individual's development, ranging from immediate family settings to broader societal influences.

Microsystem

A term in ecological systems theory referring to the immediate environments with which an individual interacts, such as family and school.