Test Misuse

Test ethics cover both the creation and use of tests. For this Discussion, you concentrate on the implications of test misuse. These can relate to test use with diverse groups, licensure issues, adverse impact, or test security, to name a few.

Some important basic ethical principles regarding testing are as follows:

· The construction of tests needs to be done using appropriate psychometric procedures, so that the test will provide valid measurement.

· When tests are used, they need to be properly selected. The test should be valid for the purpose used and should not be outdated. The selection should take into account the purpose of the testing and should also take the examinee’s language, culture, and disabilities into account.

· The test needs to be administered according to proper protocol in order to maintain standardization.

· The test needs to be interpreted and reported fairly, and the report needs to be stored properly. The responsible psychology professional should prevent misinterpretation and should prevent reporting that results in incorrect decisions or that causes the client unnecessary emotional harm. He or she should also protect the client’s confidentiality.

· Test givers must maintain the security of test materials. Many tests, such as the Wechsler intelligence tests or the MMPI, have been developed over a period of decades. Public familiarity with these tests would destroy their usefulness. Test publishers generally have standards controlling who can buy and use their tests.

· A test has an “adverse impact” when it results in substantially different employment decisions (e.g., hiring, promotion, termination) for one group vs. another group. This adverse impact is unlawful if there is no justification for it. For instance, some jobs might have tests of physical strength that result in fewer women being hired. The employer would need to demonstrate that physical strength is a legitimate job requirement.

To prepare for this Discussion, think of potential negative effects of tests not being administered, stored, or interpreted according to ethical principles. Consider the effects on both the individuals being tested and, potentially, the population at large.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post two potential effects of test misuse on individuals being tested and on the population at large. Support your answer with references to the APA Code of Ethics and other relevant standards

Required Textbook Readings:

• Chapter 12 – Feminist Therapy
• Chapter 13 – Post-Modern Approaches

Required Multimedia:

• Watch: Chapter 13 Video Activity-Narrative Therapy In MindTap on Cengage site. Under Chapter 13: How do I practice what I’ve learned
• Watch: Chapter 13 Video Activity-Solution Focused Brief Therapy In MindTap on Cengage site. Under Chapter 13: How do I practice what I’ve learned

Optional Learning Resources:

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with a case example and dialogue from therapy sessions. 
•  https://solutionfocused.net/what-is-solution-focused-therapy/
• Narrative Therapy: Skills and Principles.
•  https://dulwichcentre.com.au/what-is-narrative-therapy/

Instructions:

Watch The Case of Stan video clips on your DVD for Feminist, SFBT, and Narrative therapies.

Then, answer the following questions thoughtfully:

• Analyze what you know of Stan according to Feminist, SFBT, and Narrative therapies. Through each lens, highlight the things you know about Stan that would be important to focus on in treatment with him. Use at least two references per therapeutic style (6 total) in this section.
• For each style of therapy, name at least two things (skills, topics you would explore with him, etc.) you would use with Stan if you were his therapist. Refer to the skills and principles discussed in the text and used in the video clips.
• Lastly, to what degree do you believe that each of these therapies coincides with your faith perspective? Explain using at least one reference per each therapeutic style (3 total).

This assignment should be 3 full pages minimum-4 full pages maximum in length (excluding cover page and reference page), size 12 Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins.