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Summary: The Assessment Zone of Psychological Assessments Practice & Basic Measurement and Scaling Concepts

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A summary on the ethical consderations when engaging in the assessment process. important things to consider to ensure fair and ethical processes. A summary of the Basic assessment concepts

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  • November 22, 2017
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Summary: The Assessment Zone of Psychological Assessments
Practice & Basic Measurement and Scaling Concepts



Part 1: Assessment Zone

1. Why Control Assessment Measures?
 Assessment measures may tap into very personal information that may cause
psychological trauma.
 Feedback on the assessments need to be given in an ethical manner.
 Results can be misused.
 By controlling assessment usage:
 Administered and interpreted by a trained and competent assessment
practitioner.
 Outcomes of the assessment is conveyed in the correct manner.
 Purchasing measures are restricted to registered persons only and
securely stored.
 Prevents the general public from becoming familiar with the
assessments.

2. Fair and Ethical Assessment Practises
 Takes into account the needs of those in the assessment process.
 Ensure that the assessment conducted closely matches the purpose of
results.
 Take into account the larger social, political and cultural context in which the
assessment is conducted.
 Assessor must have adequate knowledge on assessments, testing and
psychometrics.
 Be familiar with the ethical code used to administer and deal with people.
 Have sufficient knowledge on the tool being used.
 Knowledge about the factors that may influence the process.
 Interpersonal skills in establishing rapport and giving feedback in an
appropriate manner.
 Have oral and written communication skills to ensure correct administration
and meaningful reports.




3. Professional Practices to Follow
 Inform test taker about their rights and the use of their results.
 Gain consent to administer the assessments and use results for desired
purpose. If a child is being assessed, obtain consent from parent or legal
guardian.
 Treat all test takers in a fair manner
 Be prepared for the assessment session.

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