Ethics in Assessment

Select a legal case from the following list or another case related to psychological assessment

Legislation

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

Civil Rights Act of 1964 (amended in1991), also known as the Equal Opportunity Employment Act

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

Write a 1,500- to 1,750-word paper discussing:

• The background of your selected case and the legal implications of the decision
• An analysis of the biases related to the assessments in the case
• The ethical implications for diverse populations in relationship to the case
• The role of norming in creating bias