Referring to the controversial article by Norcross, argue for and against the use of psychological tests in clinical, forensic, and educational settings.
- Give examples of situations in each of these contexts in which you think testing would be appropriate and inappropriate.
- Please make sure to address issues of diversity and social justice, as well as legal/ethical issues where appropriate.
Resources:
Norcross, J.C., Koocher, G.P., & Garofalo, A. (2006). Discredited psychological treatments and tests: A Delphi poll. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 37(5), 515-522.
Sheperis, C. J., Drummond, R. J., & Jones, K. D. (2020). Assessment procedures for counselors and helping professionals (9th ed.). Pearson. Chapters 5-8
Submission Instructions:
- The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
- The paper should be formatted per current APA and 3-5 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page. Incorporate a minimum of 3 additional current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
- This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin.
- Avoid use of ChatGPT, AI, etc.
