Maori And Psychometrics

Question 1

Cultural validity is the ________.

Answer 1

Effectiveness with which an assessment addresses the socio-cultural influences that shape thinking. Allows people from specific cultures to make sense of items and respond to them.

Question 2

Cultural Biases in psychometric testing:

Answer 2

1. Language-based
2. Acculturation: assumption that everyone is the same
3. Testing conditions might be inappropriate (individual vs. group)
4. Familiarity with clinical settings
5. Response styles: oral vs. written

Question 3

Te Tiriti o Waitangi Principles:

Answer 3

1. Protection
2. Partnership
3. Participation

Question 4

Guidelines by Govt to ensure safety of therapy:

Answer 4

Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003).

Question 5

What is Mauri Ora?

Answer 5

An energy which is present in all things.

Question 6

What is tapu mana?

Answer 6

Thing, place or person set aside from normal every day use.

Question 7

What is Mate Māori?

Answer 7

The qualities an individual is born with.

Question 8

What Mauri Mate?

Answer 8

Cause of ill health.

Question 9

Whakama - explain.

Answer 9

The energies of sickness.

Question 10

What is Noa?

Answer 10

Manifest as a pained, worried look.

Question 11

What are famous models for Māori health?

Answer 11

1. Te Whare Tapa Wha (Durie. 4 pillars - Spiritual, Family, Physical, Psychological)
2. Te Wheke Pere (Pere. octopus - all interconnected)
3. Pōwhiri model (Smith)
4. Hauora Model

Question 12

PIWBS

Answer 12

Pacific Identity and Wellbeing Scale

Question 13

MaCES

Answer 13

Māori Cultural Embeddedness Scale