Ethical Standards in Assessments

Which of the following is a primary ethical obligation when conducting assessments?

• To always favor the client's opinion

• To select assessments based on personal preference

• To use assessments that are valid, reliable, and appropriate for the purpose

• To avoid using assessments altogether

When psychologists use outdated or obsolete tests, they are violating which ethical standard?

• Standard 9.01: Bases for Assessments

• Standard 9.02: Use of Assessments

• Standard 9.08: Obsolete Tests and Outdated Test Results

• Standard 9.06: Interpreting Assessment Results

According to the APA Code of Conduct, psychologists should base their assessments on ______.

• Hearsay and assumptions

• Evidence-based techniques and valid tools

• Client feedback alone

• Personal intuition

Psychologists are ethically required to ensure that test results are ______.

• Interpreted by the client

• Understood by professionals without any context

• Interpreted in the context of the individual's cultural, social, and linguistic background

• Not disclosed to the client

Standard 9.02 of the APA Code emphasizes the need for psychologists to select assessment tools that are ______.

• Cheaper and easier to administer

• Randomly chosen from a wide selection

• Appropriate for the population being tested

• Legally binding for treatment decisions

Psychologists must obtain __________ before administering an assessment.

• General consent from the client

• No consent is required

• Informed consent, unless testing is mandated by law

• Consent only from family members

The APA Code of Conduct mandates that assessment results should be interpreted in a manner that reflects ______.

• The psychologist's personal bias

• The context of the testing situation and the individual's characteristics

• The financial situation of the client

• The quickest possible outcome

Which standard prohibits the use of outdated test results in psychological assessments?

• Standard 9.04: Release of Test Data

• Standard 9.08: Obsolete Tests and Outdated Test Results

• Standard 9.05: Test Scoring and Interpretation Services

• Standard 9.07: Assessment by Unqualified Persons

Psychologists who use assessments should ensure that ______ administers and interprets the results.

• Untrained assistants

• Clients themselves

• Only trained and competent individuals

• A general public committee

Standard 9.04 states that psychologists may release test data only when ______.

• Requested by anyone

• Required by law, court order, or the client's informed consent

• They feel it is appropriate

• The data is irrelevant to treatment