4 Psychological Assessment Report

Question 1

: Why the assessment was requested.

Answer 1

Reason for Referral

Question 2

: Who referred the client (e.g., physician, school, self-referred).

Answer 2

Referral Source

Question 3

Client’s current issues or symptoms.

Answer 3

Presenting Concerns

Question 4

: When the issue started, and its progression.

Answer 4

History of Presenting Problem

Question 5

Relevant background information, including family history, educational history, employment history, and social

Answer 5

Psychosocial History:

Question 6

: List of psychological tests and assessments used (e.g., IQ tests, personality inventories, projective tests).

Answer 6

Tests Administered

Question 7

: Details of any structured or unstructured interviews.

Answer 7

Interviews Conducted

Question 8

: Any relevant observations made during the assessment.

Answer 8

Observations

Question 9

Observations about the client’s appearance and behavior during the assessment.

Answer 9

General Appearance:

Question 10

Any notable behaviors, such as attentiveness, mood, or interpersonal skills.

Answer 10

Behavioral Characteristics:

Question 11

Summary of results from IQ tests or other cognitive evaluations.

Answer 11

Cognitive Assessments:

Question 12

Summary of results from personality inventories or projective tests.

Answer 12

Personality Assessments:

Question 13

Results from any behavioral rating scales or observational data.

Answer 13

Behavioral Assessments:

Question 14

Interpretation of how the test results fit together and what they indicate about the client’s psychological functioning.

Answer 14

Integration of Results:

Question 15

: A summary of the main findings from the assessment.

Answer 15

Summary of Findings

Question 16

: Any relevant DSM-5 or ICD-10 diagnoses, if applicable.

Answer 16

Diagnosis

Question 17

: A discussion of the client’s strengths and areas of difficulty.

Answer 17

Strengths and Weaknesses

Question 18

: Suggestions for therapy or other interventions based on assessment findings.

Answer 18

Treatment Recommendations

Question 19

: Any recommendations for academic or job-related adjustments or support.

Answer 19

Educational or Occupational Recommendations

Question 20

Suggestions for additional assessments if needed.

Answer 20

Further Evaluation:

Question 21

: A brief recap of the major findings and recommendations.

Answer 21

Summary

Question 22

Guidance on how to proceed following the assessment.

Answer 22

Next Steps:

Question 23

Copies of the test instruments used.

Answer 23

Assessment Instruments

Question 24

Raw scores or other relevant data.

Answer 24

Raw Data

Question 25

Any consent forms signed by the client or guardians.

Answer 25

Consent Forms:

Question 26

: References to any literature or sources cited in the report.

Answer 26

literature