Describe the purpose and what needs to be considered when constructing the testing report and delivering client feedback.

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What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

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• Testing report
o This is a written report that is prepared by the examiner, once testing is completed. This is usually prepared for the person who made the referral but is often provided to the client as well.
o The report needs to be prepared with great care and consideration for the audience.
o It can become part of the client’s legal, educational, or medical records.
o The report should be easy to read, answer the referral questions, include recommendations, and be free of jargon.
• Client feedback
o This is a meeting where the examiner provides the results of the evaluation with the client.
o Purpose is to provide client with information about test findings, conclusions about findings, and recommendations for treatment or intervention.
o Can be a good opportunity to explain nature of the client’s problems to the client and his or her spouse, family, and so on.
o This can be a powerful and therapeutic experience for the client and clinician.
o Providing feedback to the client is an ethical obligation per the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.
Learning Objective: 13-5: Explain the two final products of psychological testing in clinical and counseling settings.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: The Psychological Testing Report and Client Feedback
Difficulty Level: Medium