After you have read Arbisi’s and Farmer’s reviews of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), 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.
