What steps have researchers taken to ensure that psychological ...

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What steps have researchers taken to ensure that psychological tests are free from bias?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are some of the areas that are typically covered by developmental and family history questionnaire/interview?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

For example, test developers now select normative groups that are representative of the population, and test items that are as free of cultural bias as possible. In addition, several professional organizations have joined together to develop a Code of Fair Testing Practices.

Answer to Question 2

The child's birth and related events, such as pregnancy and birth complications or the mother's use of drugs, alcohol, or cigarettes during pregnancy The child's developmental milestones, such as age at which walking, use of language, bladder and bowel control, and self-help skills started The child's medical history, including injuries, accidents, operations, illnesses, and prescribed medications Family characteristics and family history, including the age, occupation, cultural background, and marital status of family members and the medical, educational, and mental health history of parents and siblings The child's interpersonal skills, including relations with adults and other children, and play and social activities The child's educational history, including schools attended, academic performance, attitudes toward school, relations with teachers and peers, and special services The adolescent's work history and relationships, including relationships with others of the same sex and the opposite sex A description of the presenting problem, including a detailed description of the problem and surrounding events, and how parents have attempted to deal with the problem in the past The parents' expectations for assessment and treatment of their child and themselves