Question 1

The objectives)of the written assessment report is to?

Accepted Answer

A) answer the referral questions 
B) organize and interpret data 
C) recommend interventions 
D) all of the above 
A) answer the referral questions 
B) organize and interpret data 
C) recommend interventions 
D) all of the above D

Question 2

List and describe the sections of written assessment reports.Name at least one important consideration for examiners to keep in mind when writing each section.

Accepted Answer

1. Introduction: This section provides an overview of the assessment, including the purpose, scope, and any relevant background information. An important consideration for examiners to keep in mind when writing this section is to clearly define the objectives of the assessment and provide context for the reader.

2. Methodology: In this section, the examiner outlines the methods and procedures used to conduct the assessment. It is important for examiners to be transparent about their approach and any limitations of the methodology they used.

3. Findings: This section presents the results of the assessment, including any key findings or observations. Examiners should ensure that their findings are presented in a clear and organized manner, and that they are supported by evidence.

4. Analysis: In the analysis section, examiners interpret the findings and discuss their implications. It is important for examiners to critically analyze the data and provide meaningful insights that are relevant to the assessment objectives.

5. Conclusions and Recommendations: This section summarizes the main conclusions drawn from the assessment and provides recommendations for action. Examiners should ensure that their conclusions are supported by the evidence presented in the report, and that their recommendations are practical and actionable.

One important consideration for examiners to keep in mind when writing each section is to use clear and concise language, and to provide sufficient detail to support their findings and conclusions. Additionally, examiners should consider their audience and tailor the report to meet their needs and expectations.

Question 3

Sally's parents are upset about her performance on a battery of tests.The examiner explains to the parents that tests measure only a sample of behavior at a particular time,that scores are not fixed-they can go up or down from year to year,and that Sally's score may be low because she is simply not skilled in the area measured by the particular tests.What important area of understanding does this particular discussion address?

Accepted Answer

A) Parents realize the importance encouraging the child to do their best,because placement decisions often depend upon test results 
B) Parents understand the potential for bias in the testing process,despite considerable procedures to reduce it 
C) Parents understand the dynamics of testing and refrain from making hasty value judgments based on their child's test results 
D) Parents understand that they may not be reimbursed by the school district if they choose to have the child re-evaluated by an independent source 
A) Parents realize the importance encouraging the child to do their best,because placement decisions often depend upon test results 
B) Parents understand the potential for bias in the testing process,despite considerable procedures to reduce it 
C) Parents understand the dynamics of testing and refrain from making hasty value judgments based on their child's test results 
D) Parents understand that they may not be reimbursed by the school district if they choose to have the child re-evaluated by an independent source C

Question 4

The primary function of feedback sessions is to?

Accepted Answer

A) develop Individualized Educational Plans 
B) communicate assessment results 
C) develop clinical treatment plans 
D) diagnose mental disorders or learning disabilities 
A) develop Individualized Educational Plans 
B) communicate assessment results 
C) develop clinical treatment plans 
D) diagnose mental disorders or learning disabilities

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the process of communicating assessment results?

Accepted Answer

A) The final step in the assessment process 
B) A process that requires sensitivity,honesty,and accuracy on the part of the examiner 
C) Interpreting the results of all methods used in the clinical assessment and communicating them in a concise,understandable manner 
D) All of the above 
A) The final step in the assessment process 
B) A process that requires sensitivity,honesty,and accuracy on the part of the examiner 
C) Interpreting the results of all methods used in the clinical assessment and communicating them in a concise,understandable manner 
D) All of the above

Question 6

Describe at least two "Problem Areas" of communicating assessment results,and discuss methods examiners can use to address them.

Accepted Answer

Two problem areas of communicating asses

Question 7

After a successful feedback session,the client should ultimately be able to?

Accepted Answer

A) incorporate the information into their daily decision making 
B) explain their assessment results to others,such as family members 
C) accept the fact that they need to seek therapy or counseling 
D) perform better on the tests the next time they take them 
A) incorporate the information into their daily decision making 
B) explain their assessment results to others,such as family members 
C) accept the fact that they need to seek therapy or counseling 
D) perform better on the tests the next time they take them

Question 8

Assessment results are of direct interest to?

Accepted Answer

A) school personnel i.e. ,teachers,principals,school counselors,etc. ) 
B) potential employers of the examinee 
C) the examinee or parents of a minor examinee 
D) the practitioner who conducted the clinical assessment 
A) school personnel i.e. ,teachers,principals,school counselors,etc. ) 
B) potential employers of the examinee 
C) the examinee or parents of a minor examinee 
D) the practitioner who conducted the clinical assessment

Question 9

Which of the following statements about feedback sessions with parents is TRUE:

Accepted Answer

A) Examiners should use technical language when communicating test results,in order to appear credible 
B) The specific purpose of the test should be withheld from the parents because it may cause unnecessary anxiety 
C) Parents should be informed about the confidentiality of test results 
D) Parents are always receptive to test results and eager to incorporate them into a plan to help the child 
A) Examiners should use technical language when communicating test results,in order to appear credible 
B) The specific purpose of the test should be withheld from the parents because it may cause unnecessary anxiety 
C) Parents should be informed about the confidentiality of test results 
D) Parents are always receptive to test results and eager to incorporate them into a plan to help the child

Question 10

Counselor Karen is communicating negative assessment results to Jill that are potentially damaging to Jill's self-concept.What might Karen need to do in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Work with Jill on extending her level of acceptance prior to the feedback session 
B) Focus on Jill,rather than the test itself,during the feedback session 
C) Keep the rationale for cutoff scores and validity of the test confidential because they will overwhelm Jill 
D) Communicate results by using clinical terms,such as "deviant," so that Jill accepts the test results as valid 
A) Work with Jill on extending her level of acceptance prior to the feedback session 
B) Focus on Jill,rather than the test itself,during the feedback session 
C) Keep the rationale for cutoff scores and validity of the test confidential because they will overwhelm Jill 
D) Communicate results by using clinical terms,such as "deviant," so that Jill accepts the test results as valid

Question 11

What is an important factor for the examiner to remember when writing the "Test Results and Interpretation" section?

Accepted Answer

A) The focus of this section is on the individual being assessed,not the test scores 
B) The examiner's personal opinions and hypotheses are irrelevant to the assessment-only objective information should be analyzed 
C) The focus of this section is on the test scores,not the individual being assessed 
D) This section of the report should be quite brief,as more important issues are addressed in the following section 
A) The focus of this section is on the individual being assessed,not the test scores 
B) The examiner's personal opinions and hypotheses are irrelevant to the assessment-only objective information should be analyzed 
C) The focus of this section is on the test scores,not the individual being assessed 
D) This section of the report should be quite brief,as more important issues are addressed in the following section

Question 12

What is the primary area of concern regarding the advancement of computer technology in assessment?

Accepted Answer

A) Confidentiality of test data 
B) Accuracy of computer-generated test reports 
C) Cultural and gender biases in the new technology 
D) Equal access to the technology 
A) Confidentiality of test data 
B) Accuracy of computer-generated test reports 
C) Cultural and gender biases in the new technology 
D) Equal access to the technology

Question 13

What can an examiner do that may be helpful if parents do not understand the test results after the examiner initially presents them?

Accepted Answer

A) Repeat the information,as many times as it takes,until the parents understand it 
B) There is no need to do anything because the information will eventually sink-in 
C) Use visual presentation of results,such as graphs,charts,and profiles 
D) Disregard the original test scores,administer additional tests to the child,and report the results of those tests instead 
A) Repeat the information,as many times as it takes,until the parents understand it 
B) There is no need to do anything because the information will eventually sink-in 
C) Use visual presentation of results,such as graphs,charts,and profiles 
D) Disregard the original test scores,administer additional tests to the child,and report the results of those tests instead

Question 14

List and explain the importance of some items on the "Checklist for Test Interpretation"- both prior to and during the feedback session.

Accepted Answer

The "Checklist for Test Interpretation"

Question 15

Which of the following statements about feedback sessions is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) They are scheduled approximately 90 days after the assessment is completed 
B) The clinician should focus on the examinee's thoughts and feelings about their assessment results 
C) The examinee him/herself is not present for the session because assessment results can be troubling 
D) A minor examinee should not participate in the discussion of test results because they are unqualified to interpret assessments 
A) They are scheduled approximately 90 days after the assessment is completed 
B) The clinician should focus on the examinee's thoughts and feelings about their assessment results 
C) The examinee him/herself is not present for the session because assessment results can be troubling 
D) A minor examinee should not participate in the discussion of test results because they are unqualified to interpret assessments

Question 16

On aptitude and achievement tests,a flat profile indicates?

Accepted Answer

A) Similar levels of performance in all areas being measured 
B) Similar levels of performance to those of other test-takers 
C) Low levels of test reliability 
D) Low levels of test validity 
A) Similar levels of performance in all areas being measured 
B) Similar levels of performance to those of other test-takers 
C) Low levels of test reliability 
D) Low levels of test validity

Question 17

According to the text,all of the following are potential "hazards" for highly- motivated examinees in the process of interpreting and communicating test results EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Discrediting the validity of the test and credibility of the examiner 
B) Negative test results having a particularly strong impact on their self-concept 
C) Using test results to escape from their problems and feelings 
D) Becoming overly dependent on test data to solve their problems 
A) Discrediting the validity of the test and credibility of the examiner 
B) Negative test results having a particularly strong impact on their self-concept 
C) Using test results to escape from their problems and feelings 
D) Becoming overly dependent on test data to solve their problems

Question 18

According to the text,in which section of the assessment report is it particularly important for the assessor to remember that other individuals,such as parents/spouses of the examinee,case managers,attorneys,and even the examinee themselves,may read the report?

Accepted Answer

A) Assessment Procedures 
B) Reason for Referral 
C) Behavioral Observations 
D) Background Information 
A) Assessment Procedures 
B) Reason for Referral 
C) Behavioral Observations 
D) Background Information

Question 19

Within the context of writing assessment reports,the use of "understandable language" refers to?

Accepted Answer

A) Ensuring that an interpreter is available to communicate test results if the examinee is not fluent in English 
B) Writing the report using simple terms so that the child being assessed is able to read and understand it 
C) Avoiding the use of overly-technical jargon and providing logical explanations of results 
D) Failing to integrate information about methods and sources of data used during the assessment into the report 
A) Ensuring that an interpreter is available to communicate test results if the examinee is not fluent in English 
B) Writing the report using simple terms so that the child being assessed is able to read and understand it 
C) Avoiding the use of overly-technical jargon and providing logical explanations of results 
D) Failing to integrate information about methods and sources of data used during the assessment into the report

Question 20

Counselor John is discussing test results with examinee Jessica.During the feedback session John inquires about Jessica's values,interests,expectations,and goals,and also examines Jessica's performance on previous tests to determine whether her current scores are typical.What "Problem Area" is John most likely addressing?

Accepted Answer

A) Motivation and Attitude 
B) Acceptance 
C) Negative Results 
D) Flat Profiles 
A) Motivation and Attitude 
B) Acceptance 
C) Negative Results 
D) Flat Profiles

The objectives)of the written assessment report is to?

List and describe the sections of written assessment reports.Name at least one important consideration for examiners to keep in mind when writing each section.

The primary function of feedback sessions is to?

Which of the following best describes the process of communicating assessment results?

Describe at least two "Problem Areas" of communicating assessment results,and discuss methods examiners can use to address them.

After a successful feedback session,the client should ultimately be able to?

Assessment results are of direct interest to?

Which of the following statements about feedback sessions with parents is TRUE:

Counselor Karen is communicating negative assessment results to Jill that are potentially damaging to Jill's self-concept.What might Karen need to do in this situation?

What is an important factor for the examiner to remember when writing the "Test Results and Interpretation" section?

What is the primary area of concern regarding the advancement of computer technology in assessment?

What can an examiner do that may be helpful if parents do not understand the test results after the examiner initially presents them?

List and explain the importance of some items on the "Checklist for Test Interpretation"- both prior to and during the feedback session.

Which of the following statements about feedback sessions is TRUE?

On aptitude and achievement tests,a flat profile indicates?

According to the text,all of the following are potential "hazards" for highly- motivated examinees in the process of interpreting and communicating test results EXCEPT:

According to the text,in which section of the assessment report is it particularly important for the assessor to remember that other individuals,such as parents/spouses of the examinee,case managers,attorneys,and even the examinee themselves,may read the report?

Within the context of writing assessment reports,the use of "understandable language" refers to?

Introduction to Assessment

Methods and Sources of Assessment Information

Statistical Concepts

Understanding Assessment Scores

Reliability

Validity

Selecting,administering,scoring,and Interpreting Assessment Results

Assessment of Intelligence and General Ability

Assessment of Achievement

Assessment of Aptitude

Career and Employment Assessment

Clinical Assessment

Assessment in Education

Assessment Issues With Diverse Populations

Ethical and Legal Issues in Assessment

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Exam 15: Communicating Assessment Results

The objectives)of the written assessment report is to?

List and describe the sections of written assessment reports.Name at least one important consideration for examiners to keep in mind when writing each section.

The primary function of feedback sessions is to?

Which of the following best describes the process of communicating assessment results?

Describe at least two "Problem Areas" of communicating assessment results,and discuss methods examiners can use to address them.

After a successful feedback session,the client should ultimately be able to?

Assessment results are of direct interest to?

Which of the following statements about feedback sessions with parents is TRUE:

Counselor Karen is communicating negative assessment results to Jill that are potentially damaging to Jill's self-concept.What might Karen need to do in this situation?

What is an important factor for the examiner to remember when writing the "Test Results and Interpretation" section?

What is the primary area of concern regarding the advancement of computer technology in assessment?

What can an examiner do that may be helpful if parents do not understand the test results after the examiner initially presents them?

List and explain the importance of some items on the "Checklist for Test Interpretation"- both prior to and during the feedback session.

Which of the following statements about feedback sessions is TRUE?

On aptitude and achievement tests,a flat profile indicates?

According to the text,all of the following are potential "hazards" for highly- motivated examinees in the process of interpreting and communicating test results EXCEPT:

According to the text,in which section of the assessment report is it particularly important for the assessor to remember that other individuals,such as parents/spouses of the examinee,case managers,attorneys,and even the examinee themselves,may read the report?

Within the context of writing assessment reports,the use of "understandable language" refers to?

Introduction to Assessment

Methods and Sources of Assessment Information

Statistical Concepts

Understanding Assessment Scores

Reliability

Validity

Selecting,administering,scoring,and Interpreting Assessment Results

Assessment of Intelligence and General Ability

Assessment of Achievement

Assessment of Aptitude

Career and Employment Assessment

Clinical Assessment

Assessment in Education

Assessment Issues With Diverse Populations

Ethical and Legal Issues in Assessment

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