VII Assessment PPT Reporting

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VII. Assessment

PAP CODE OF ETHICS


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Divisions1. Bases for Assessment

2. Informed Consent in Assessment

3. Assessment Tools

4. Obsolete and Outdated Test Results5. Interpreting Assessment Results

6. Release of Test Data

7. Explaining Assessment Results

8. Test Security9. Assessment by Unqualified Persons

10. Test Construction


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A. Bases for Assessment1. The expert opinions that we provide

through our recommendations, reports,

and diagnostic or evaluative statementsare based on substantial information and

appropriate assessment techniques.


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2. We provide expert opinions regarding thepsychological characteristics of a persononly after employing adequateassessment procedures and examinationto support our conclusions andrecommendations.


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3. In instances where we are asked to

provide opinions about an individual

without conducting an examination on thebasis of review of existing test results and

reports, we discuss the limitations of our

opinions and the basis of our conclusions

and recommendations.


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Dr. Phil Show

http://resource.drphil.com/advisory-board/

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centers/

Frank Lawlis, Ph.D., ABPP

Barry S. Anton, Ph.D., ABPP

Patricia Berliner, Ph.D.

et. al


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B. Informed Consent in

Assessment

1. We gather informed consent prior to theassessment of our clients except for the

following instances:

a. when it is mandated by the law (law enforcementofficials)

b. when it is implied such as in routine educational,institutional and organizational activity (NAEP -National

Assessment of Education Progress )c. when the purpose of the assessment is to determine the

individuals decisional capacity. (Job/Promotion interviewexam)


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2. We educate our clients about the natureof our services, financial arrangements,potential risks, and limits of confidentiality.

In instances where our clients are notcompetent to provide informed consent onassessment, we discuss these matterswith immediate family members or legalguardians. (See also III-J, Informed

Consent in Human Relations)


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3. In instances where a third partyinterpreter is needed, the confidentiality of

test results and the security of the testsmust be ensured. The limitations of theobtained data are discussed in our results,conclusions, and recommendations.


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C. Assessment Tools

1. We judiciously select and administer onlythose tests which are pertinent to thereasons for referral and purpose of theassessment.

2. We use data collection, methods andprocedures that are consistent with currentscientific and professional developments.


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D. Obsolete and Outdated Test

Results1. We do not base our interpretations,

conclusions, and recommendations on

outdated test results.

2. We do not provide interpretations,

conclusions, and recommendations on the

basis of obsolete tests.


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3. We use tests that are standardized, valid,

reliable, and has a normative data directly

referable to the population of our clients.

4. We administer assessment tools that are

appropriate to the language, competence

and other relevant characteristics of ourclient.


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Example:

Cross-Cultural Assessment andMeasurement Issues

Christopher J. Mushquash and Dana L.

Bova


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E. Interpreting Assessment

Results

1. In fairness to our clients, under nocircumstances should we report the testresults without taking into considerationthe validity, reliability, and appropriatenessof the test. We should therefore indicateour reservations regarding the

interpretations.


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2. We interpret assessment results whileconsidering the purpose of theassessment and other factors such as the

clients test taking abilities, characteristics,situational, personal, and culturaldifferences.


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2. We do not release test data in the formsof raw and scaled scores, client sresponses to test questions or stimuli, and

notes regarding the client s statementsand behaviors during the examinationunless regulated by the court.


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G. Explaining Assessment

Results

1. We release test results only to thesources of referral and with a written

permission from the client if it is a selfreferral.

2. Where test results have to be

communicated to relatives, parents, orteachers, we explain them through a non-technical language.


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3. We explain findings and test results to ourclients or designated representativesexcept when the relationship precludes the

provision of explanation of results and it isexplained in advanced to the client.

4. When test results needs to be shared withschools, social agencies, the courts orindustry, we supervise such releases.


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