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What is the primary objective of the session?
What is the primary objective of the session?
- To develop skills in psychological testing
- To learn about the principles of psychology
- To understand the role of a psychologist in a clinical setting
- To understand the importance of ethics in psychological evaluation (correct)
Who is responsible for the proper application, interpretation, and use of evaluation instruments?
Who is responsible for the proper application, interpretation, and use of evaluation instruments?
- The psychologists themselves, regardless of who scores and interprets the tests (correct)
- Psychologists who develop the tests
- The individuals being evaluated
- Psychologists who administer the tests
According to the American Psychological Association, what is the nature of the principles of ethics in psychological evaluation?
According to the American Psychological Association, what is the nature of the principles of ethics in psychological evaluation?
- Only applicable to licensed psychologists
- Specific to each type of psychological test
- General principles applicable to all testing situations (correct)
- Only applicable to clinical psychologists
What is the basis of a psychologist's evaluation, recommendations, and reports?
What is the basis of a psychologist's evaluation, recommendations, and reports?
What is the role of psychologists in explaining the results of an evaluation?
What is the role of psychologists in explaining the results of an evaluation?
Under what circumstances can a psychologist conduct an evaluation or intervention?
Under what circumstances can a psychologist conduct an evaluation or intervention?
What is the purpose of explaining the results of an evaluation to the person being evaluated?
What is the purpose of explaining the results of an evaluation to the person being evaluated?
Can psychologists use automated services to score and interpret tests?
Can psychologists use automated services to score and interpret tests?
What is the primary focus of the principles of ethics in psychological evaluation?
What is the primary focus of the principles of ethics in psychological evaluation?
Who developed the principles of ethics in psychological evaluation?
Who developed the principles of ethics in psychological evaluation?
What should the language of the explanation of the results be like?
What should the language of the explanation of the results be like?
Who can provide explanations of the results of an evaluation?
Who can provide explanations of the results of an evaluation?
What is essential for psychologists to know when using evaluation techniques?
What is essential for psychologists to know when using evaluation techniques?
What should psychologists be aware of when making diagnoses or predictions?
What should psychologists be aware of when making diagnoses or predictions?
Why might psychologists need to adjust their evaluation techniques or interpretations?
Why might psychologists need to adjust their evaluation techniques or interpretations?
What should psychologists consider when interpreting evaluation results?
What should psychologists consider when interpreting evaluation results?
What is a key principle in psychological evaluation?
What is a key principle in psychological evaluation?
What should psychologists do when using evaluation techniques with diverse populations?
What should psychologists do when using evaluation techniques with diverse populations?
What is a common consequence of a transgression?
What is a common consequence of a transgression?
What is a characteristic of a transgressor?
What is a characteristic of a transgressor?
What is the purpose of a transgression, besides achieving a goal?
What is the purpose of a transgression, besides achieving a goal?
What can the consciousness of transgressions provide?
What can the consciousness of transgressions provide?
What can indicate the level of a transgression?
What can indicate the level of a transgression?
Between whom can a transgression occur?
Between whom can a transgression occur?
What do psychologists strive to maintain when using tests and other evaluation techniques?
What do psychologists strive to maintain when using tests and other evaluation techniques?
What is the primary function of norms in human society?
What is the primary function of norms in human society?
What type of norm outlines the standards of behavior that people are expected to follow?
What type of norm outlines the standards of behavior that people are expected to follow?
What is the result of transgressing a social norm?
What is the result of transgressing a social norm?
What is the term for the act of breaking a rule or norm?
What is the term for the act of breaking a rule or norm?
What is the feeling associated with transgression?
What is the feeling associated with transgression?
Study Notes
Ethics in Psychological Evaluation
- The American Psychological Association (1992) proposed general ethical principles for any test administration.
Principle 1: Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Intervention
- Psychologists only conduct evaluations, diagnoses, or interventions within a defined professional relationship.
- Evaluations, recommendations, reports, and diagnostic or evaluative statements are based on sufficient information and techniques.
Principle 2: Scoring and Interpretation of Assessment Results
- Psychologists maintain responsibility for the adequate application, interpretation, and use of assessment instruments.
Principle 9: Explanation of Results
- Psychologists ensure that an explanation of the results is provided, using language that the individual or authorized person can understand.
Principle 4: Use of Assessment in General and with Special Populations
- Psychologists are aware of the limits of certainty in making diagnoses, judgments, and predictions about individuals.
- Psychologists identify situations where certain interventions, assessment techniques, or norms may not be applicable or may require adjustments.
Principle 5: Interpretation of Assessment Results
- Psychologists take into account the different aspects of the test and characteristics of the individual being evaluated that may affect the psychologist's judgment.
Transgression
- Transgression implies a range of behaviors, from the most serious to the slightest offenses.
- A transgressor is aware of violating a rule, adding an element of provocation to the transgression.
- Transgression can affect the harmony of an individual or group.
Consequences of Transgression
- Transgressors affect the harmony of an individual or group.
- The awareness of transgressions allows us to recognize what may disturb an individual or group.
- The gestures made by the receiver indicate the level of transgression.
- Transgression can occur between symmetric or asymmetric individuals.
Principle 10: Maintaining Test Security
- Psychologists strive to maintain the integrity and security of tests and other assessment techniques, in accordance with the law and contractual obligations.
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Test your knowledge on the importance of ethics in psychological evaluation, including principles proposed by the American Psychological Association. Learn how to apply ethical standards in professional practice. Evaluate your understanding of ethics in psychological assessment and evaluation.
