Pre-Test Considerations Flashcards
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Informed consent obtained before psychological testing must include which of the following?
Answer: The purpose of the evaluation, limits of confidentiality, and how results will be used
Informed consent requires disclosure of the evaluation's purpose, confidentiality limits, and use of results so the client can make a voluntary, knowledgeable decision.
Which pre-test verification step is most important when using computer-based assessment software?
Answer: Checking that the software version and normative database are current
Outdated software versions can contain scoring errors or use obsolete norms, directly threatening the validity of results.
A client arrives for testing 30 minutes late. The psychometrist should first:
Answer: Consult the supervising psychologist about how to proceed given the shortened session
Altering the order or omitting subtests without supervisor guidance can compromise the integrity of the assessment battery.
Before testing a bilingual client, the psychometrist should ensure that:
Answer: Language dominance and proficiency have been assessed and documented
Identifying language dominance guides selection of appropriate normative comparisons and determines whether a bilingual psychometrist or interpreter is needed.
Which pre-test consideration is specific to evaluating young children?
Answer: Assessing the child's current fatigue level and scheduling testing in the morning when possible
Young children fatigue quickly, and cognitive performance is often best in the morning, making time-of-day scheduling a critical pre-test factor.
A client reports taking a benzodiazepine medication this morning as prescribed. The psychometrist should:
Answer: Document the medication and dosage and notify the supervising psychologist
Prescribed medications affecting alertness or cognition must be documented and reported so the supervising psychologist can factor this into interpretation.
The concept of 'standardized conditions' in pre-test preparation primarily means:
Answer: Testing procedures, environment, and instructions are held consistent with the normative sample conditions
Standardized conditions ensure that a client's score can be meaningfully compared to the normative sample, which was tested under similar defined conditions.