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Activity 1 Ethical Conduct in Psychological Assessment

The document presents various ethical scenarios encountered in psychological assessments, focusing on confidentiality, informed consent, cultural considerations, and integrity. Each scenario requires careful consideration of ethical principles to ensure the welfare of clients and the validity of assessments. The document emphasizes the importance of adapting practices to meet ethical standards in diverse situations.

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Activity 1 Ethical Conduct in Psychological Assessment

The document presents various ethical scenarios encountered in psychological assessments, focusing on confidentiality, informed consent, cultural considerations, and integrity. Each scenario requires careful consideration of ethical principles to ensure the welfare of clients and the validity of assessments. The document emphasizes the importance of adapting practices to meet ethical standards in diverse situations.

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Gonzales, Edlyn M.

Psychological Assessment 3140 Lecture


BS PSYCH 3 – 1

Activity 1 Ethical Conduct in Psychological Assessment

Scenario 1:

You are conducting a psychological assessment with a teenager who reveals personal
information about their struggles with substance abuse. The teenager’s parents are eager to know
the assessment results and ask for a detailed report. How do you handle the situation, considering
the principles of confidentiality and the welfare of the client?

Scenario 2:

You are about to conduct an intelligence test on a 12-year-old child. The child’s parents have
given their consent, but the child seems anxious and unsure about participating. What steps do
you take to ensure that the child’s consent is also considered?

Scenario 3:

A client you are assessing for a pre-employment psychological evaluation happens to be a distant
relative. You are the only licensed psychometrician in the area, and the client feels comfortable
working with you. Should you proceed with the assessment or refer the client elsewhere? Why?

Scenario 4:

You are asked to assess the cognitive abilities of an indigenous person using standardized tests
developed in a different cultural context. The client speaks a different dialect and has a unique
cultural background. How do you adapt your assessment to ensure it is culturally fair and valid?

Scenario 5:

You are conducting a psychological assessment in a rural clinic and realize that the only
available intelligence test is outdated and has not been re-normed in many years. There are no
other options available in the clinic. Do you proceed with the assessment using the outdated test,
or do you find another solution? How do you justify your decision?

Scenario 6:

During a psychological assessment, the test results for a client indicate severe depressive
symptoms. However, the client’s behavior during the session does not align with the results.
How do you handle the discrepancy between the test results and your clinical observations?
Scenario 7:

A company requests a psychological assessment for one of its employees who has been
underperforming. The company specifically asks for information about the employee’s
personality traits that might affect their job performance. How do you ensure that the assessment
is conducted ethically, considering the employee’s right to privacy and the potential misuse of
the assessment results?

Scenario 8:

You receive a referral for a psychological assessment of a client with no clear reason for the
assessment stated. The client has been referred by a general practitioner who only mentions
"behavioral issues" in the referral note. How do you proceed with the assessment while ensuring
that you are ethically gathering the necessary information to provide a valid and reliable
evaluation?

Scenario 9:

After completing a psychological assessment for a custody case, one of the parents offers you a
substantial financial incentive to modify the assessment report in their favor. How do you
respond to this offer, and what steps do you take to maintain the integrity of your professional
work?

Scenario 10:

You are conducting a psychological assessment for a client who does not speak the same
language as you, and there are no translators available. The test materials are only available in a
language that the client does not fully understand. How do you address this situation while
adhering to ethical standards in assessment?

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