SPC Professional Standards & Ethics 5

Question 1

A speed reading program's own internal data shows comprehension drops sharply above a certain speed. Ethically, the program should:

Accepted Answer

Disclose this trade-off to students and set realistic speed targets

Answer

Transparency about the speed-comprehension trade-off lets students set informed, realistic goals.

Question 2

Which behavior best reflects fairness when teaching a mixed-ability speed reading class?

Accepted Answer

Setting individualized progress goals based on each student's baseline

Answer

Individualized baselines ensure each student is evaluated fairly against their own starting point.

Question 3

An instructor wants to publish a case study about a student's dramatic improvement. Before publishing, they must:

Accepted Answer

Obtain the student's informed consent and anonymize identifying details as agreed

Answer

Publishing a student's story requires informed consent and agreed-upon privacy protections.

Question 4

A competitor spreads false claims about an instructor's course. The most professional response is to:

Accepted Answer

Correct the record factually and pursue formal channels if needed, without retaliatory falsehoods

Answer

Professional standards require truthful correction and legitimate remedies rather than retaliation in kind.

Question 5

Why should a speed reading instructor avoid presenting anecdotes as scientific proof?

Accepted Answer

Anecdotes lack controls and can mislead students about typical, verifiable outcomes

Answer

Individual anecdotes are not controlled evidence and can create misleading expectations when framed as proof.

(SPC) Speed Reading Course Practice Test