Introduction to Cognitive & Developmental Assessment - Fill-in-the-Blank Flashcards

Fill-in-the-blank style flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture notes.

Subtests are groups of similarly-themed items within a larger __.

test

Measurement: The data resulting from testing—, behavioral observations, etc.

raw scores

Test Battery: A group of tests used in order to answer a __ question.

referral

Assessment: All of the activities involved in answering the __.

referral question

Only __ instruments may be used (no outdated instruments or norms).

standardized and validated

If you are using instruments, you should be familiar with associated procedures—foundations of __, administration, scoring, and interpretation.

assessment

Elimination of biases in each step of __.

assessment

Interpretations must consider __.

context

Only __ individuals may conduct assessments.

qualified

Results must be communicated in a way that is thorough and reasonably understandable to __.

interested parties

Instruments and results must be protected in ways consistent with laws and ethics—including the __ and security of instruments.

integrity

Examinee Rights and Responsibilities include: To receive __ as needed and as able.

accommodations

Informed consent should be reviewed as early as is feasible (the first interview, ideally). Informed consents should: Describe the process and purpose of assessment—including risks and benefits, steps and goals, and __ to the process.

limits

The right to report concerns to the __.

BSRB

Limits to confidentiality: Imminent harm to others, knowledge of abuse to a vulnerable person, and __ as supervisee.

current role as supervisee

The Second Step: The referral question example: The issue to be assessed is __.

difficulty in reading curriculum

The goals of assessment include identifying potential __ to qualify for related accommodations.

learning disability

Clinical Interview Biopsychosocial: The mental health history includes risk assessment history, substance use history, and __ history.

family mental health

Risk Assessment includes acute assessment of risk of harm to self or others, long-term risk assessment, and discussion of __.

risk factors