List the 7 "primary purposes of assessment" outlined by Meyer et al. (2001) Flashcards
The APA ethical principles dictate that psychologists provide services that are…
in the best interests of their patients (American Psychological Association, 1992)
The 1st of the 7 primary purposes of assessment listed by Meyer et al. (2001) is:
To describe current.functioning, including…
To describe current functioning, including cognitive abilities, severity of disturbance, and capacity for independent living.
The 2nd of the 7 primary purposes of assessment listed by Meyer et al. (2001) is:
To confirm, refute, or modify…
To confirm, refute, or modify the impressions formed by clinicians through their less structured interactions with patients
The 3rd of the 7 primary purposes of assessment listed by Meyer et al. (2001) is:
To identify…
To identify therapeutic needs, highlight issues likely to emerge in treatment, recommend forms of interventions, and offer guidance about likely outcomes
The 4th of the 7 primary purposes of assessment listed by Meyer et al. (2001) is:
To aid in the differential diagnosis of…
To aid in the differential diagnosis of emotional, behavioral and cognitive disorders
The 5th of the 7 primary purposes of assessment listed by Meyer et al. (2001) is:
To monitor treatment over time to…
To monitor treatment over time to evaluate the success of interventions or to identify new issues that may require attention as original concerns are resolved
The 6th of the 7 primary purposes of assessment listed by Meyer et al. (2001) is:
To manage risk, including..
To manage risk, including minimization of potential legal liabilities and identification of untoward treatment reactions
The 7th of the 7 primary purposes of assessment listed by Meyer et al. (2001) is:
To provide skilled, empathic…
To provide skilled, empathic assessment feedback as a therapeutic intervention in itself
