VII. Psychological Assessment

Bases for Assessment

Deriving professional diagnostics and recommendations solely from substantial data and appropriate examination methods.

Informed Consent in Assessment

Securing evaluation permission unless mandated by law, implied by routine school/work tasks, or assessing mental capacity.

Assessment Tools

Selecting valid, reliable instruments that match the educational and linguistic profile of the client.

Obsolete and Outdated Test Results

The standard banning practitioners from using old test editions or expired data to form clinical opinions.

Interpreting Assessment Results

Evaluating scores while adjusting for validity limits, test-taking anxiety, and cultural traits.

Release of Test Data

Restricting raw and scaled test scores from being released to referral sources without explicit protective clearance.

Explaining Assessment Results

Communicating final evaluation results to the client or family using accessible, non-technical language.

Test Security

Restricting the possession and handling of test manuals, booklets, and keys exclusively to licensed, qualified personnel.

Psychometrician Assessment Role

Authorized to administer, score, interpret, and write reports only for objective/structured tests under psychologist supervision.

Psychologist Assessment Role

Authorized to handle all objective tests and holds exclusive authority over projective test administration and interpretation.

Test Construction

Designing new testing instruments using current psychometric properties, scientific validation, and strict standardization standards.