Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology Testing
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please read the required textbook chapters and articles for this week.
Create a PowerPoint presentation with 16 to 20 slides (not including the title and reference slides) entitled Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychological Testing.
Your presentation must provide 2 to 3 slides for each of the required topics and include appropriate citations of your referenced sources. Separate reference slides, which follow APA formatting guidelines for a References page, must be included at the end of the presentation. You must create your own template and organize your presentation in the sequence provided. Do not use a font smaller than 20 pt.
You are encouraged to insert relevant figures and graphics. Make sure to appropriately cite any images you use. If you include a table or figure from a journal article, cite it according to APA guidelines. The notes section of each slide must include the text for oral comments you would make while presentating the materials to a live audience.
References must be cited according to APA guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. For assistance with creating a visually engaging and readable presentation, you may review Garr Reynolds's tips for creating presentations.
The presentation must cover each of the following topics in the order presented below.
The Ethical and Social Implications of Testing
Provide an overview and brief evaluation of the ethical and social implications of psychological assessment.
Professional Responsibilities
Describe the responsibilities of both test publishers and test users.
Testing Individuals Representing Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Analyze and describe issues related to the testing of cultural and linguistic minorities.
Reliability
Explain the common sources of measurement error and how measurement error can impact reliability.
Validity
Create a diagram or figure to compare the types of validity discussed in the textbook.
Describe the extravalidity concerns related to testing.
Review the articles by Fergus (2013), Kosson, et al. (2013) and Mathieu, Hare, Jones, Babiak, & Neumann (2013). Analyze the information presented in these articles on factor analysis and describe how it is used to validate the constructs of the instruments.
Clinical Versus Statistical Prediction
Compare clinical and statistical prediction of mental health decisions based on the work of Ægisdóttir, et al. (2006) and Grove & Lloyd (2006).
Application One: An Ethical and Professional Quandry
Select one of the Ethical and Professional Quandries in Testing from Case Exhibit 1.2 in your textbook and describe the ethical issues specific to the scenario you selected.
Include an analysis of the relevant principles from Standard 9 in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.
Taking on the role of the psychologist or counselor in the chosen scenario, describe how you might respond to the challenge you selected and provide a brief rationale for your decision.
Application Two: Evidence-Based Medicine
Summarize Youngstrom's (2013) recommendations for linking assessment directly to clinical decision making in evidence-based medicine.
Elaborate on each of Youngstrom's recommendations by providing practical examples that illustrate the relevance of the recommendations in a clinical setting.
Application Three: Selecting Valid Instruments
Create a research hypothesis or brief clinical case scenario in which you must select an instrument to measure intolerance for uncertainty.
Use the information in the Fergus (2013) article to support which measure to use.
The presentation
Must consist of 16 to 20 slides (not including title and reference slides) that are formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate title slide with the following:
Title of presentation
Student's name
Course name and number
Instructor's name
Date submitted
Must use the assigned chapters in the course text, Standard 9 from the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of
Psychologists and Code of Conduct, and the 3 required peer-reviewed articles assigned for Week One.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include separate reference slides formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
Post Your Introduction
In this discussion, you will introduce yourself to the class as if you were introducing yourself to a prospective employer. Review the course topics by clicking on the weekly overviews in the left navigation bar and take note of those in which you are particularly interested.
Then briefly review the information on your chosen topics in the textbook and select one category of assessment (e.g., intellectual, forensic, neuropsychological, personality) that is of particular interest to you. Take note of two assessment instruments within your chosen category.
You have been invited to interview for a position in an organization that specializes in the category of assessment you have chosen. Imagine you are sitting at the head of a conference table with 10 to 12 staff members who are about to ask you questions related to your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The first question you are asked is, "Tell us about yourself and why you are interested in working in this field." Reflect on your career goals and consider your professional development based on academic and relevant work experiences. Describe any relevant work experiences as well as proven academic and/or career successes related to this field.
Briefly explain the aspects of your chosen assessment category and why it is of particular interest to you. Briefly compare the two assessment instruments you reviewed in your textbook and describe their basic elements.
Conclude with a statement about your current situation and what you are looking for in an organization. Remember the personal information you share can reinforce an image of you as a good candidate for the position. As you craft your initial post, be sure to include what you want the interviewer to remember about you when you leave.
For example, if the job requires someone who is patient, self-controlled, and detail-oriented, this would be an opportunity to share any hobbies or avocational interests in which you demonstrate those skills.