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Wechsler Ethical and Cultural Considerations Flashcards

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  1. A psychologist administers the WAIS-IV to a client whose primary language is Spanish using English-only items. What is the main ethical concern?

    Answer: Test validity is compromised because language affects performance

    Administering a test in a language the examinee does not fully command threatens validity and can underestimate true ability.

  2. Under APA ethical standards, when must informed consent be obtained before Wechsler testing?

    Answer: Before the assessment begins, except where legally mandated

    Informed consent must generally be obtained before assessment unless testing is mandated by law or for routine institutional activity.

  3. A clinician notices a Wechsler subtest contains culturally specific vocabulary unfamiliar to a recent immigrant. The best practice is to:

    Answer: Consider cultural bias when interpreting results

    Examiners should account for potential cultural bias when interpreting scores to avoid misrepresenting ability.

  4. Test security under ethical guidelines requires psychologists to:

    Answer: Protect test materials from public disclosure

    Maintaining test security protects the integrity and validity of standardized instruments like the Wechsler scales.

  5. Which practice best reduces cultural bias when assessing a child with the WISC-V?

    Answer: Considering norms and supplementary measures relevant to the child's background

    Using appropriate norms and considering background information helps produce a fairer, more valid interpretation.

  6. A psychologist is asked to interpret WAIS-IV results outside their area of competence. Ethically, they should:

    Answer: Refer to or consult a qualified professional

    Psychologists must work within their boundaries of competence, seeking consultation or referral when needed.

  7. Why is it ethically problematic to use outdated Wechsler norms (the 'Flynn effect')?

    Answer: Outdated norms can overestimate current IQ scores

    The Flynn effect means population scores rise over time, so outdated norms inflate estimated IQ and can affect high-stakes decisions.