What are some suggested steps a counselor can take to achieve equity in assessment?
What will be an ideal response?
• Use tests with caution or not at all when the assessment techniques, content and norms are not applicable to a client.
• Read the manual to determine if the client is a member of the normative sample used for reliability and validity.
• Know the relevant background information (such as dominant language, ethnicity, etc.) on each client.
• Know or ask whether different versions of the test is available that better match the client's demographic information and/or needs.
• Read about how translations were completed.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is the strange situation designed to test?
a. emotion reactivity b. attachment c. temperament d. internal working models
All of the following are components of a systemic cross-theoretical case conceptualization EXCEPT:
a. introduction to the client. b. the presenting concern. c. interactional patterns d. the therapists diagnosis.
The initials for the AMHCA national certification are _____________
a. CORE b. CHAMPUS c. CCMHC d. NCC