Referring to the controversial article by Norcross, argue for and against the use of psychological tests in clinical, forensic, and educational

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.

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