Wechsler Test Wechsler Ethical and Cultural Considerations 3

Question 1

In high-stakes settings like death penalty cases, why is accurate Wechsler interpretation especially critical?

Accepted Answer

Small score differences can affect legal eligibility decisions

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It determines the examiner's fee

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It shortens the trial

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It is required for jury selection

Question 2

A psychologist tests a deaf client using standard verbal Wechsler subtests without accommodation. This violates which principle?

Accepted Answer

Fairness and appropriate accommodation for disabilities

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Test brevity

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Profit maximization

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Random sampling

Question 3

When reporting Wechsler results to a non-psychologist parent, the examiner should:

Accepted Answer

Explain results in understandable, non-stigmatizing language

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Use technical jargon only

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Withhold all findings

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Report only the lowest subtest score

Question 4

Acculturation level is important in Wechsler interpretation because:

Accepted Answer

It can influence performance on culturally loaded subtests

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It changes the test's price

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It determines testing room temperature

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It has no effect on scores

Question 5

A clinician keeps detailed records of a Wechsler administration. The ethical purpose is primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Support accountability, continuity of care, and verification of findings

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Increase billing

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Avoid talking to the client

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Replace informed consent

Question 6

Using a qualified interpreter during Wechsler administration requires the examiner to:

Accepted Answer

Recognize that interpretation may still affect validity and note it in the report

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Let the interpreter score the test independently

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Assume scores are perfectly comparable to norms

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Skip nonverbal subtests entirely

Question 7

Which statement reflects ethical use of Wechsler scores across cultures?

Accepted Answer

Scores should be interpreted alongside cultural and contextual factors

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IQ scores are universally valid regardless of background

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Only Western examinees should be tested

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Cultural factors should be ignored for objectivity