PSYC37H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Face Validity, Concurrent Validity, Fluid And Crystallized Intelligence
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The assessment process in a nutshell: referral - someone has decided a psychological assessment is needed, gather information to clarify the referral question(s) Part of initial interview, and/or speaking with others in the client"s life: test selection - choose assessment measures. Requires knowledge of reliability, validity, norms and standardization samples, current literature, etc: administration. Requires knowledge of standardized test administration, accommodations/modifications, testing the limits: interpretation. Requires knowledge of reliability, validity, norms and standardization samples, current literature, etc: communication of test/assessment results, advanced knowledge of Cultural issues etc: are required throughout the process. Communicating test results: test or assessment results are generally communicated both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences. Often done prior to providing a written report, but not always. Providing oral communication first helps to ensure understanding and reduce misinterpretation. Opportunity to collaborate with the client (and/or parents), ensure that the contents of the report are accurate and understandable.
