Wechsler Test Wechsler Ethical and Cultural Considerations 2

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Test validity is compromised because language affects performance

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Before the assessment begins, except where legally mandated

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Consider cultural bias when interpreting results

Answer

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

Question 4

Test security under ethical guidelines requires psychologists to:

Accepted Answer

Protect test materials from public disclosure

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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