These guidelines stress the importance of standardized test administration and scoring procedures and help ensure test directions are clearly understandable. 0000001771 00000 n That is, no one principle is meant to allow psychologists the ability to alter test administration, if the other principles are not considered as well.The purpose of these principles is to allow for the best possible practice within the current physical distancing constraints; as such, some standardized administration methods will need to be altered. Although not yet studied, it is highly possible that problematic, systematic differences between groups on certain tests may be amplified in this telehealth format.Finally, it is important to note in psychological assessment reports and feedback when assessment procedures have been altered and how these alterations may have or likely impacted the data. (2016). 0000004865 00000 n Psychologists should check with payers to confirm billing, coding and reimbursement policies.Bornstein, R.F. Psychological testing may sound intimidating, but it's designed to help you. (1990). (2017). 0000007574 00000 n 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology). xref Refer to Guidelines on record keeping (2004). A person's responses are evaluated according to carefully prescribed guidelines. You should think through every task administered and decide just how much the quality of the data are likely affected by the alternate administration format. 7. For standardized tests, the way in which the test is administered is equally important. For standardized tests, the way in which the test is administered is equally important. Wright, A.J. 0000217345 00000 n By carefully adhering to administration practices, a test user can contribute to the validity and reliability of each student's results. APA responds to a large number of testing questions each day, ranging from "What guidelines or standards govern testing and assessment?" 5. There are several broad categories of psychological tests: Distributing tip sheets. Galusha-Glasscock, J.M., Horton, D.K., Weiner, M.F., and Cullum, C.M.
Psychologists use tests and other assessment tools to measure and observe a client’s behavior to … However, because of the uncertainty about how long this will continue and the fact that many individuals simply need assessments conducted (despite the constrictions of the current circumstances), these guidelines are meant to help psychologists continue their important work in the most ethical, clinically responsible way possible.Whenever possible, administration procedures should mimic or at least approximate the standardized protocols presented in test manuals.
Therefore, the following principles are aimed at continuing care while understanding that equivalence between in-person testing and tele-testing is not guaranteed. Further, it is assumed that all psychologists will adhere to respective state and provisional rules and regulations, the APA's Ethical Guidelines and the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. 41-65)Bretherton, I., Oppenheim, D., Buchsbaum, H., Emde, R. N., & the MacArthur Narrative Group. Most current and emerging telehealth guidelines largely focus on psychotherapy and, as such, tele-assessment guidance is necessary.In response to the need for physical distancing and isolation requirements, test publishers have started to modify their service delivery options, such as the ability to use remote testing options (for example, emailing a link to the testing interface to the respondent or presenting stimuli over their remote testing platforms).However, multiple types of assessment, including cognitive, neuropsychological and autism assessment, are disproportionately burdened by the current physical distancing, limited contact, and stay-at-home constraints. An integrated telehealth system for remote administration of an adult autism assessment. The following elements are recommended as examples of good testing practice, particularly when the testing is conducted online: 0000216906 00000 n Failure to do so increases the risk of violations of test security; further, it is essential to know that the designated client is actually the one completing the test.Make sure you know, thoroughly, how to use the technology available to you. 0000005750 00000 n
Guidelines on testing and test use; The British Psychological Society (BPS) has produced best practice and guidance documents relating to testing. Preparing test takers.