PSY 370 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Employment Testing, American Psychological Association, Takers
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*testing and research ethics are not the same! * (for questions on the exam, make sure to think of this in the scope of testing! People may be anxious about what might be revealed: bad tests or inappropriate test use can result in . Labeling or pigeonholing individuals, sometimes for life. Making decisions based on an unfair criterion. Misclassifying individuals -> missed opportunities, improper treatment, etc: these are serious issues that can cause serious harm. Responsible test use: none of these things are inherent in the testing process. Good test development and test use practices can minimize these negative effects: think of a test like a knife it can be used: For the wrong purpose at the wrong time : responsible testing is governed by ethics! Rules that members of a society must abide by or face punishment. Developed by: legislators, judges (case law) this is what shapes our legal decisions at times.
