Psychologists use a variety of testing methods in order to answer important questions regarding our everyday lives. How psychologists chose to use and administer these tests depend on factors including the type of population they are attempting to study as well as what their objectives are. Some testing procedures such as standardized tests have strict procedures that must be followed by test developers and test users (Cohen, Swerdlik & Sturman, 131). Level C standardized testing is the most restricted level of psychological testing. It requires specific training and experience before administration can legally take place (Cohen, Swerdlik & Sturman, 67). Additionally individuals must have training and experience to score and interpret the
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Employment, education, career counselling, health care as well as forensics are all settings where standardized Level C tests have been used for different reasons (APA 33). These tests can be used in diagnosis, understanding individuals strengths and weaknesses, predicting behaviour, intervention planning and lastly for tracking psychological characteristics overtime (APA 33). It is not uncommon for employers to use Level C tests in the interview process (APA 34). This is done to help make decisions as well as reassure that the individual is qualified and has all requirements for the job (APA 35). Psychological testing can be very helpful in educational settings. Tests are used throughout the entire educational career of students and adolescents (APA 39). They are often used to determine students strengths and weaknesses, while they also have the ability to diagnose learning disabilities (APA 39). Psychological tests can also help students make decisions about programs and what would be best for them in the future (APA 39). Many psychological tests can be used in helping individuals plan certain life events such as choosing a career, retirement and other major life events. Psychological tests play a large role in mental health care which can take place in many different environments (APA 55). Test users administer the tests in order to help individuals who may be struggling with …show more content…
In educational settings teachers have noticed that students do not tend to do as well with standardized testing (Klein, Zvenbergen & Brown, 2006). Teachers additionally reported that children are disliking specific subjects more with standardized testing (Klein, Zvenbergen & Brown, 2006). Children differ in many ways and having one standard test for all makes it difficult for them (Klein, Zvenbergen & Brown, 2006). This could also be relatable to the other fields where standardized testing is often used. In health care it may not be beneficial to patients if only standardized tests are used, it could potentially result in missing something. When conducting job interviews and using standardized tests such as Level C tests it may be unfair to certain applicants even if the test is slightly modified. Lastly, in forensic testing test users should not follow a standard test. There are many difficulties that can be presented in these types of environments and each situation is completely different. There should be specific guidelines to follow to protect individuals but test users should have the ability to modify the test if needed. Level C tests are a good way of testing individuals, it ensures that the testing is done in a safe ethical practice and that all rules are followed by an experienced
Employment, education, career counselling, health care as well as forensics are all settings where standardized Level C tests have been used for different reasons (APA 33). These tests can be used in diagnosis, understanding individuals strengths and weaknesses, predicting behaviour, intervention planning and lastly for tracking psychological characteristics overtime (APA 33). It is not uncommon for employers to use Level C tests in the interview process (APA 34). This is done to help make decisions as well as reassure that the individual is qualified and has all requirements for the job (APA 35). Psychological testing can be very helpful in educational settings. Tests are used throughout the entire educational career of students and adolescents (APA 39). They are often used to determine students strengths and weaknesses, while they also have the ability to diagnose learning disabilities (APA 39). Psychological tests can also help students make decisions about programs and what would be best for them in the future (APA 39). Many psychological tests can be used in helping individuals plan certain life events such as choosing a career, retirement and other major life events. Psychological tests play a large role in mental health care which can take place in many different environments (APA 55). Test users administer the tests in order to help individuals who may be struggling with …show more content…
In educational settings teachers have noticed that students do not tend to do as well with standardized testing (Klein, Zvenbergen & Brown, 2006). Teachers additionally reported that children are disliking specific subjects more with standardized testing (Klein, Zvenbergen & Brown, 2006). Children differ in many ways and having one standard test for all makes it difficult for them (Klein, Zvenbergen & Brown, 2006). This could also be relatable to the other fields where standardized testing is often used. In health care it may not be beneficial to patients if only standardized tests are used, it could potentially result in missing something. When conducting job interviews and using standardized tests such as Level C tests it may be unfair to certain applicants even if the test is slightly modified. Lastly, in forensic testing test users should not follow a standard test. There are many difficulties that can be presented in these types of environments and each situation is completely different. There should be specific guidelines to follow to protect individuals but test users should have the ability to modify the test if needed. Level C tests are a good way of testing individuals, it ensures that the testing is done in a safe ethical practice and that all rules are followed by an experienced