Methods for Detecting and Evaluating Cultural Bias in Neuropsychological Tests

摘要: Since the early 1900s, near time of Binet’s first offering, intelligence tests have been scrutinized for cultural biases in a variety forms. Indeed, issues bias (or its potential) psychological testing source recurring, characteristically intense, social controversy throughout history mental measurement (e.g., see Reynolds & Brown, 1984, review to mid-1900s controversies). Discussions tests, especially aptitude and ability measures such as are common neuropsychological examinations, frequently accompanied by strongly emotion-laden polemics decrying use with members ethnic minorities. Courts, legislatures, media all become involved questions surrounding potential Reynolds, Whitaker, press; Elliott, 1987; Spitz, 1986).