Sally's parents are upset about her performance on a battery of tests. The examiner explains to ...

Sally's parents are upset about her performance on a battery of tests.
 
  The examiner explains to the parents that tests measure only a sample of behavior at a particular time, that scores are not fixedthey can go up or down from year to year, and that Sally's score may be low because she is simply not skilled in the area measured by the particular tests. What important area of understanding does this particular discussion address?
  a. Parents realize the importance encouraging the child to do their best, because placement decisions often depend upon test results
  b. Parents understand the potential for bias in the testing process, despite considerable procedures to reduce it
  c. Parents understand the dynamics of testing and refrain from making hasty value judgments based on their child's test results
  d. Parents understand that they may not be reimbursed by the school district if they choose to have the child re-evaluated by an independent source

Q. 2

What can an examiner do that may be helpful if parents do not understand the test results after the examiner initially presents them?
 
  a. Repeat the information, as many times as it takes, until the parents understand it
  b. There is no need to do anything because the information will eventually sink-in
  c. Use visual presentation of results, such as graphs, charts, and profiles
  d. Disregard the original test scores, administer additional tests to the child, and report the results of those tests instead

Q. 3

After a successful feedback session, the client should ultimately be able to?
 
  a. incorporate the information into their daily decision making
  b. explain their assessment results to others, such as family members
  c. accept the fact that they need to seek therapy or counseling
  d. perform better on the tests the next time they take them

Q. 4

Counselor John is discussing test results with examinee Jessica.
 
  During the feedback session John inquires about Jessica's values, interests, expectations, and goals, and also examines Jessica's performance on previous tests to determine whether her current scores are typical. What Problem Area is John most likely addressing?
  a. Motivation and Attitude
  b. Acceptance
  c. Negative Results
  d. Flat Profiles

Q. 5

Which of the following statements about feedback sessions with parents is TRUE:
 
  a. Examiners should use technical language when communicating test results, in order to appear credible
  b. The specific purpose of the test should be withheld from the parents because it may cause unnecessary anxiety
  c. Parents should be informed about the confidentiality of test results
  d. Parents are always receptive to test results and eager to incorporate them into a plan to help the child

Q. 6

Counselor Karen is communicating negative assessment results to Jill that are potentially damaging to Jill's self-concept. What might Karen need to do in this situation?
 
  a. Work with Jill on extending her level of acceptance prior to the feedback session
  b. Focus on Jill, rather than the test itself, during the feedback session
  c. Keep the rationale for cutoff scores and validity of the test confidential because they will overwhelm Jill
  d. Communicate results by using clinical terms, such as deviant, so that Jill accepts the test results as valid