Psychology Measurement and Assessment

Essay Questions (Short Answers)
The essay questions below are worth 7 points each.
Each question requires an answer of at least one paragraph.

26. There are some very clear cut and distinct rights that all participants of psychological tests are privy to. Discuss the
importance of adhering to these rights.

27. It can be an arduous task to create a test that measures what is intended. What are the traits of a properly created
test?

28. What was important in the ruling of Hobson v. Hansen (1967)? What did this change for future creation of psychological
assessments and testing.

29. There are many ethical guidelines that govern the professional behavior of psychologists that specialize in testing and
assessment. Pick 3 and discuss them.
30. Consider issues of culture and assessment reviewed in the course thus far. Identify and discuss some of these issues of
culture as related to psychological assessment and rights of test-takers with someone of a different culture, language
background, and ability.