Culture influence psychological testing
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In what ways does culture influence psychological testing?
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Culture refers to an integrated pattern of behaviors, norms, and rules that are shared by a group and involves their beliefs, values, expectations, worldviews, communication, common history, and institutions (Gladding, 2001). Each culture, as a whole, views psychology and psychological testing differently. Those views dictate which tests the culture is familiar with, accepts, and wiling to participate in. Just as the creation and usage of psychological testing is dictated by cultures. Testing should be diverse and culturally sensitive. There are many considerations ...
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