PSY 640 Week 2 Discussion 1 | Assignment Help | Ashford University
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Debating Ability Testing
Prior to beginning work on this
discussion, read Chapters 5 and 6 in the textbook and the required articles for
this week, and view the IQ: A
history of deceit (Links to an external site.) video.
For your initial
post, you will present at least two viewpoints debating professional approaches
to assessment used in psychology for your assigned age group. Please see the
list below for your assigned age group. In addition to the required reading,
research a minimum of one peer-reviewed article from the Ashford University
Library on ability testing research at is pertains to your assigned age group.
In your initial
post, you must
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Briefly compare and discuss at least two theories of intelligence and
the contemporary assessment measures related to those theories.
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Analyze challenges related to assessing individuals in your assigned age
group and describe any special ethical and sociocultural issues which must be
considered.
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Analyze and provide evidence from validation studies supporting and
opposing the use of specific instruments with your assigned population.
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Present the pros and cons of individual versus group assessment of
ability.
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Summarize the implications of labelling and mislabeling individuals in
your assigned age group as a result of testing and assessment.
Last name begins
with
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A through E: Preschool-aged children through age 7
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F through J: Children ages 7 through 16
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K through O: Adolescents and young adults ages 16 through 25
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P through T: Adults ages 26 through 60
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U through Z: Adults age 61 and older