As we learn the basics of psychological testing it is important to acknowledge the sudden changes in our world due to and after the COVID global pandemic. With requirements to maintain greater social distance and the threat of contracting airborne illnesses, the way psychologists administer standardized testing is significantly impacted. There are multiple safety, legal and ethical concerns regarding the administration of psychological testing and psychological assessments.
using the resource provided as an example, look through the American Psychological Association (APA) website or any other professional psychology website, paying attention to COVID resources, and answer the following questions based on what you find:
This assignment is 2 parts and is worth 20 points. Answer the following questions (4 points each)
PART I
1. Based on the information from our text book, what are the traditional legal and ethical considerations in psychological testing?
2. Find an additional article from a reputable resource (professional organization or journal) to the one provided about changes to psychological test administration and/or psychological assessment to help complete this assignment. Post the URL for question 2.
3. Based on your investigation of APA or other resources, how did psychologists change the way they conduct psychological testing and assessment during and since the COVID pandemic? Identify at least one new or emerging legal concern and one ethical concern with psychological testing associated with psychological testing changes.
4. What did you discover by investigating this information that surprised you or that you had not considered? Does it change your view or expectations of psychology as a profession today?
PART II - Read through another classmates answers to these questions. Identify information they provide that is of interest to you in some way and continue their discussion based on your reaction to the information.