U01D01 Assumption 3- Test-related behavior predicts non-test-related behavior PDF

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In the unit introduction, you read about the influence that your history and previous experiences with tests may have on your perception of them at the start of this course. Remember to set aside these perceptions as you enter the course and learn about tests and their measurement. Remain cognizant of them as you proceed so they do not prevent you from learning about tests and, perhaps, change your mind, either way, about them. Additionally, in your readings from the Psychological Testing and Assessment text, you were introduced to seven basic assumptions about psychological assessment. Identify the one assumption that was the most difficult for you to accept based on your current understanding or previous experiences with testing. In your post: 

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Identify the assumption by number and title that presented the most questions for you. (Include the number and title in your subject line of the discussion thread when you post it.) Also, include an indicator about how concerning the assumption is to you at this time (that is, 0 = No concern at all, just the most problematic relative to all other assumptions I am presented; 1 = Somewhat concerned with this assumption; 2 = Very concerned with this assumption; 3 = Significantly concerned and in disagreement with this assumption). Identify specific parts or elements of the assumption that were most concerning to you. Analyze if the assumption elements identified are based on (a) your previous experiences, (b) others' perspectives, (c) facts, or (d) a combination of these. Discuss why these elements were most concerning to you in terms of those previous experiences, perspectives, or facts. Essentially, share an example of those experiences or knowledge that resulted in your current concern. Identify which future chapter in the Psychological Testing and Assessment text may be important and relevant for you, based on the assumption you identified. (Hint: Look through the Table of Contents or Index in your text for help.)

For this discussion I chose assumption 3: Test-related behavior predicts non-test-related behavior. My level of concern with this assumption is 2= very concerned with this assumption. This assumption concerns me because I have specialized in applied behavior analysis and I believe that all behavior can be measured and observed. The examples that were given in the assumption are related to unmeasurable/observable behaviors. As a Registered Behavioral Technician, we would say this is not a behavior it is a state of being (sort of speak). My understanding of this assumption was that there are predictions made by trying to figure out an individual’s state of mind. In the text it states that they used a test with true and false questions of a personality test that is used for decision making with mental disorders (Cohen and Swerdlik 2018). I do not feel that a true and false test is a good way to find out what is mentally wrong with someone. To back up my statement, I feel this way because true and false tests could be bias, or just taken unattentively. I feel that it would be a better idea to observe individual within natural environments to see how they act and react to certain stimuli. Reliability I feel in most related to this assumption, with that be said, chapter five to benefit in support of this assumption. Reference: Cohen, R. J. & Swerdlik, M. E. (2018). Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to test and measurement, Ninth Edition. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill....