After you have read Arbisi’s and Farmer’s reviews of the Beck Depression Invento

After you have read Arbisi’s and Farmer’s reviews of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), found in the Week 2: Reviewing Assessment Tools Practice reading list, compare each author’s evaluation of assessment applicability to specific populations. What weaknesses are revealed about the development of the test? To what degree do these issues warrant cautions regarding the use of the BDI-II with diverse populations? Refer to the code of ethics for your profession (ACA Code of Ethics, AAMFT Code of Ethics, or ASCA Code of Ethics) in your response.
Response Guidelines
Respond to the main discussion post of at least one learner. What reactions do you have to the ideas presented? Include examples from the course readings, scholarly literature, and practical experiences to support your perspective, and raise questions to continue the discussion.
Resources
COUN5106 Reading List
Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.