Facts Ch 3 - Testing Standards & Ethics

A set of Q&A flashcards covering ethics, testing standards, guidelines, and consent as presented in the notes from Facts Ch 3.

What is the ethical code that outlines the principles and conduct for psychologists?

The APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and the APA Code of Conduct.

How many Standards for educational and psychological testing are noted in the notes?

Nine standards.

What code addresses fair testing practices in education?

The Code for Fair Testing Practices in Education.

What code governs ethical and professional standards in human resource management?

The SHRM Code of Ethical and Professional Standards in Human Resource Management.

What does 'principles for the valid use of personnel selection procedures' refer to?

Principles ensuring the valid and fair use of personnel selection procedures.

What are the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures?

The Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (UGESP) governing how tests and selections should be used.

Who is allowed to purchase and use tests according to the notes?

Only those who are appropriately trained to administer and interpret the tests.

What should marketers of tests do regarding information disclosure?

Market truthfully and provide all relevant information about the tests.

What should test manuals always include?

Detailed information about proper administration and scoring.

What information should test manuals provide to help evaluate a test's properties?

Information the purchaser can use to evaluate the test's psychometric characteristics.

What should manuals include about comparing scores to norms?

Information on how to compare test scores with the norm group.

When is informed consent typically required in testing?

Informed consent is usually required unless testing is to evaluate a person’s capacity to make decisions, or law/government requires testing, or consent is implied.

How many levels does Pearson classify tests into, and why?

Three levels to classify tests to ensure the user meets qualifications.