15 Questions
When assessing an American Indian/Native Hawaiian client, why is it important to consider their level of acculturation?
Acculturation affects how the individual identifies with Western cultural norms
What is a primary concern expressed by cultural psychologists regarding ethnic minorities in America?
Cultural bias in psychological assessment
Why do cultural psychologists argue against using personality assessment measures developed on Caucasian American norms for ethnic minorities?
Because they believe these measures are culturally biased
How can the background and life experience of a Native person influence their level of acculturation to Western cultural norms?
It makes them more likely to assimilate fully with Western values
In what way does the worldview of American Indian/Native Hawaiian clients differ from the dominant secular culture?
AI/AN/NH clients operate from a different worldview than the dominant secular culture
Which of the following is NOT a cultural variable that should be considered when conducting psychological assessments with American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian (AI/AN/NH) individuals?
Socioeconomic status
What should clinicians be aware of when conducting assessments with AI/AN/NH individuals?
All of the above
What should clinicians do to effectively conduct and interpret psychological assessments with AI/AN/NH individuals?
Be familiar with the literature on AI/AN/NH assessment and have the skills to work with these populations
How may language differences affect the assessment of AI/AN/NH individuals?
Language differences may affect the understanding and interpretation of test items
What does the text suggest about the importance of considering cultural factors in psychological assessment with AI/AN/NH individuals?
Cultural factors must be taken into consideration to accurately assess and interpret results
What is slope bias in the context of testing?
When the validity coefficient of a test is different across groups, making it more accurate for one group than another
What does intercept bias in testing refer to?
When a between-group mean score difference is observed on a predictor instrument, even though both groups are equal on the criterion measure
According to the passage, what was the Inferiority/Pathology model used to explain?
The differences in test scores between racial/ethnic minorities and Whites
What does the Inferiority/Pathology model stipulate regarding the reason for lower test scores among racial/ethnic minorities?
It is due to genetic and biological deficiencies among minorities
Which of the following is NOT a type of bias in testing discussed in the passage?
Content bias
Learn about concerns related to ethnic minorities in America regarding cultural bias in psychological assessment. Understand how commonly used personality assessment measures are developed based on Caucasian American norms.
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