psychological tests

Question 1

What should you explain to clients before assessment

Answer 1

The purpose of the assessment
What is involved
To whom the information will be disclosed
How reports will be stored and for how long

Question 2

When should youe xercise caution in drawing inferences froabm assessments

Answer 2

1. When they are in the process of development
2. When they are applied outside their established purpose
3. WHen they are used informally

Question 3

Can we provide a second opinion and evaluate reports

Answer 3

Yes but we should be aware that we have not evaluated the client

Question 4

When can information collected through assessment be used for another purpose

Answer 4

With consent of the client
when required by law
WHen information is deidentified and used in the course of approved resaerch

Question 5

What should you be aware of when assessing CALD individuals

Answer 5

1. They might not understand concepts of informed consent
2. Their experience may affect their readiness to be assessed - eg trauma
3. The suitability of available assessment toolds and adapt assessment to reflect accurately each client’s capabilities

Question 6

When sharing info how much should you share

Answer 6

Only that which is essential for the effectiveness of the psychological service

Question 7

Why would test documents be exempted from the privacy legislation or freedom of information

Answer 7

Because it might invalidate the utility of the test
May impair the ability of the psychologists to perform their duties properly
May breach contractual arrangemenets under which psychologists are supplied with test materials

Question 8

What should happen if a psychologist leaves a team and is not replaced

Answer 8

another psychologist should be responsible for this data and the cleint informed

Question 9

What should you do when delegating tasks to assistants supervisees, students ETC

Answer 9

1. Make sure the delegates are aware ofthe code when completing the task
2. Make sure they are competent to undertake th task
3. Oversea the delegate to make sure they perform tasks competently

Question 10

Can non psycholgoists administer and score some tests?

Answer 10

Yes if they are suitably trained

Question 11

Can non-psychologists apply decision rules on the basis of cut-off scores

Answer 11

YEs but interpretation and report is the responsiblity of the psychologist

Question 12

Can a single IQ score rationale a client’s access to or withdrawal of services

Answer 12

NO!!!