Wechsler Ethical and Cultural Considerations Flashcards
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In high-stakes settings like death penalty cases, why is accurate Wechsler interpretation especially critical?
Answer: Small score differences can affect legal eligibility decisions
In cases involving intellectual disability determinations, a few IQ points near a cutoff can carry profound legal consequences.
A psychologist tests a deaf client using standard verbal Wechsler subtests without accommodation. This violates which principle?
Answer: Fairness and appropriate accommodation for disabilities
Examinees with sensory disabilities require appropriate accommodations to ensure fair and valid assessment.
When reporting Wechsler results to a non-psychologist parent, the examiner should:
Answer: Explain results in understandable, non-stigmatizing language
Feedback should be communicated clearly and respectfully so recipients can understand and use the information.
Acculturation level is important in Wechsler interpretation because:
Answer: It can influence performance on culturally loaded subtests
Degree of acculturation affects familiarity with item content and can influence scores on verbal and knowledge-based subtests.
A clinician keeps detailed records of a Wechsler administration. The ethical purpose is primarily to:
Answer: Support accountability, continuity of care, and verification of findings
Accurate documentation supports professional accountability, future care, and the ability to substantiate conclusions.
Using a qualified interpreter during Wechsler administration requires the examiner to:
Answer: Recognize that interpretation may still affect validity and note it in the report
Even with a trained interpreter, translation can affect validity, so this limitation should be documented in interpretation.
Which statement reflects ethical use of Wechsler scores across cultures?
Answer: Scores should be interpreted alongside cultural and contextual factors
Responsible interpretation integrates cultural and contextual factors rather than treating scores as context-free.