Bias in testing represents a critical concern within the realm of school psychology, as it profoundly influences the accuracy and fairness of assessments used to understand students’ abilities and needs. This comprehensive article explores the multifaceted issue of bias in testing within the context of school psychology. It delves into the various forms of bias
The use of projective testing in school psychology has a rich history and continues to play a vital role in understanding students’ emotional and behavioral well-being. This article provides an overview of projective testing, discussing its theoretical foundations rooted in psychoanalytic, humanistic, and psychodynamic theories. It delves into common projective tests employed by school psychologists
The establishment and proliferation of mental testing seems scientifically and culturally at odds with the development of a functionalist perspective in general and behaviorism in particular. While mental testing is founded on the assumptions of relatively fixed mental abilities that differ in degree and kind among individuals, the functionalist proviso, with its focus on performance