Types of Assessments

Question 1

Describe Structured assessments and provide an example

Answer 1

More standardized set of questions, provide stability/reliability, limits counselor to probe for more details

Question 2

Describe Unstructured assessments and provide an example.

Answer 2

Greater counselor rapport, room for follow-up, but can miss key concepts

Question 3

Describe Semi-structured assessments and provide an example.

Question 4

Describe Clinical Observations and provide an example.

Answer 4

Clinical observations gather information to conceptualize presenting concers, evaluate for referral or triage, develop diagnosis, collaborate on treatment planning, and evaluate progress/outcomes.

Question 5

Describe Research Observations and provide an example.

Answer 5

Operationalize concepts to measure predictor variables or outcomes.