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Embedding Multicultural Competencies In Rehabilitation Psychology Practice, Richard H. Dana
Embedding Multicultural Competencies In Rehabilitation Psychology Practice, Richard H. Dana
Regional Research Institute for Human Services
This article identifies the several issues in the process of client assessments, especially for multicultural groups. The Multicultural Assessment-Intervention Process (MAIP) model is discussed as a useful tool for meeting these issues. The model's applications and specific procedural steps are discussed.
Multicultural Assessment: Research, Training, And Practice, Richard H. Dana
Multicultural Assessment: Research, Training, And Practice, Richard H. Dana
Regional Research Institute for Human Services
The credibility of standard assessment has been questioned by intra-professional debate, diminished by training deficits, redefined as semi-skilled technology by managed care, and compromised for multicultural populations by research bias. Scientific psychology has been responsible for perpetuation of bias and the limited generality of published ethnic minority research. A constructive response to these issues includes more coherent scientific preparation for assessment practice, particularly with ethnic minority populations. Adequate preparation entails careful reformulation of assumptions, redefinition of variables, informed selection of research methodologies, understanding deficiencies in normative data, and using culturally responsible interpretive strategies with standard test data in addition to …