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CLEP Intro Edu Psych

Category - Testing

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Dr. Anderson works at for the veteran affairs department of a hospital. She assesses a veteran who was injured during a war. The veteran’s hearing was greatly impaired and paralysis of one side of his face makes it difficult for him to talk. As a result, his test scores are very low. Which aspect of testing should be considered?
  1. Test anxiety
  2. Disabilities
  3. Cultural differences
  4. Administrator qualifications
Explanation
Answer: B - Physical and mental disabilities must be considered when administering and scoring standardized tests. In this example, the veteran’s hearing loss may make him less likely than other patients to hear and understand test questions. Additionally, his facial paralysis may make it difficult for him to communicate answers in a way that Dr. Anderson can understand.
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