Ch. 2 Assessment Process

Question 1

standardized tests

Answer 1

tests using uniform procedures, objective scoring, and representative norm groups

Question 2

non-standardized assessments

Answer 2

less dependable test, includes rating scales, projective techniques, behavioral observations, and biographical measures

Question 3

rating scales

Answer 3

provide subjective estimates of various behaviors or characteristics; include self-ratings, ratings of others, and rating of the environment

Question 4

four types of data

Answer 4

nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio

Question 5

the halo effect occurs when raters …

Answer 5

generalize from one aspect of a client to others

Question 6

error of central tendency

Answer 6

also called “range of restriction error,” refers to the tendency to rate people as average

Question 7

leniency error

Answer 7

tendency to rate people more favorably than they should be rated

Question 8

projective assessments

Answer 8

use vague or ambiguous stimuli to which people reply (e.g., rorsarch, TAT, Rotter incomplete sentences)

Question 9

behavioral observations refer to …

Answer 9

behaviors that can be observed and counted

Question 10

interviews can be …

Answer 10

structured or unstructered

Question 11

biographical measures refer to …

Answer 11

accomplishments or experiences as reported by the client or reflected by historical records

Question 12

test selection refers to …

Answer 12

the decision making process counselors use throughout the counseling relationship to aid in client evaluation and treatment planning

Question 13

4 step assessment process

Answer 13

test selection
administration
interpretation
communication of findings

Question 14

Mental Measurements Yearbook

Answer 14

first published by Oscar Buros in 1938—the best general source of information about commercial tests

Question 15

 Communicate assessment data in an …

Answer 15

empowering way

Question 16

After communicating findings …

Answer 16

process with clients their reactions to the assessment data

Question 17

progress monitoring

Answer 17

the use of clinical information to indicate client progress during various phases of the counseling process

Question 18

outcome assessment

Answer 18

evaluating clinical data to determine amount of change at the termination of counseling

Question 19

treatment failure

Answer 19

failure to improve on outcome measures, occurs in 30-50% of clients

Question 20

feedback enhanced therapy

Answer 20

therapy using progress monitoring to inform the therapeutic process

Question 21

response to intervention

Answer 21

screening, intervention, and progress monitoring program for children in schools