Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ556604
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1997
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Bias in Psychological Assessment: Heterosexism.
Chernin, Jeffrey; Holden, Janice Miner; Chandler, Cynthia
Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, v30 n2 p68-76 Jul 1997
Explores heterosexist bias in seven widely used assessment instruments. Focuses on bias that is observable in the instruments themselves and in the ancillary materials. Describes three types of bias, how these biases manifest in various instruments, and makes recommendations for mental health practitioners and for professionals who develop assessment instruments. (RJM)
Descriptors: Evaluation Problems, Homophobia, Homosexuality, Lesbianism, Test Bias, Testing Problems
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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