The information provided in the following administration guidelines vary according to subject, delivery method and test type. Providing reasonable accommodation in the In accordance with the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (AERA et al., 2014) and the APA's Guidelines for Test User Qualifications (Turner et al., 2001), many publishers of psychological tests employ a tiered system of qualification levels (generally A, B, C) required for the purchase, administration, and APA responds to a large number of testing questions each day, ranging from "What guidelines or standards govern testing and assessment?" Preparing test takers. 0000005570 00000 n
For example, one must build rapport with the client before conducting the testing.
Of course, nobody should be making conclusions or decisions based on data that are so skewed that they likely no longer represent an individual’s abilities or functioning.Additionally, it is important to decide whether it is better to proceed with modified assessment procedures in the specific situation, to use alternative measures that are available to use in a remote format, or to wait until in-person services are again feasible.There will certainly be tasks that are not possible to replicate in a telehealth format at this time. Some early evidence, under very controlled circumstances, of possible equivalence exists (e.g., Brearly, 2017; Cullum et al., 2006; Galusha-Glasscock et al., 2016; Harrell et al., 2014; Parmanto et al., 2013; Smith et al., 2017; Wadsworth et al., 2018; Wright, 2018).Replications of studies are needed, and evidence needs to be amassed. Training and qualifications of administration staff 2. 7.1. Psychologists, fully trained in the standardized administration procedures of all tests they are planning to give, also need to practice the altered procedures with individuals other than their clients before attempting actual assessments.While there may be some workarounds with respect to modifying test materials and procedures to achieve physical distancing, these modifications should not jeopardize test security. Psychological tests. According to Anastasi and Urbina, psychological tests involve observations made on a "carefully chosen It is important that people who are equal on the measured construct (e.g., mathematics ability, depression) have an approximately equal probability of answering a test item accurately or acknowledging the presence of a symptom.The first large-scale tests may have been examinations that were part of the Proper psychological testing is conducted after vigorous research and development in contrast to quick web-based or magazine questionnaires that say "Find out your Personality Color," or "What's your Inner Age?"
The Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement is an example of an individually administered achievement test for students.Psychological tests have been designed to measure specific abilities, such as clerical, perceptual, numerical, or spatial aptitude. Without being able to ship the blocks to clients (and subsequently being able to use multiple camera angles to be able to see both a client’s face and their hands/table), it is extremely unlikely that this is feasible to administer at the moment.
0000006628 00000 n While it may not be possible to consult with an expert in this specific area, you should discuss implications with knowledgeable colleaguesFurther, issues of inequity, disparities, and diversity need to be attended to throughout the process. 7. While many of us spend a lot of time “on screen” it is often not doing such tasks.It is important for the psychologist to know the limits of tele-testing and to consider if this approach is appropriate given the referral question, evidence, client characteristics/preferences and clinician expertise.Do your best to keep the administration procedures as close as possible to the traditional, in-person procedures. 0000008120 00000 n Date created: April 3, 2020 0000001603 00000 n ).However, the situation is more challenging with assessment services that have standardized administration procedures that require in-person contact. Psychological testing is the administration of psychological tests.
Smith, C.J., Rozga, A., Matthews, N., Oberleitner, R., Nazneen, N., and Abowd, G. (2017). 4. Psychological tests are characterised by standardised administration and scoring, the use of a manual and usually the availability of population norms to assist interpretation.
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. To obtain information about purchasing a copy of the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (2014), 31 Aug 2011 Test Administration Materials and Equipment Administration ID may be requested for certain tests. 7.1. for the client is an important factor to consider for potential use of any visuals as this has a higher likelihood to negatively impact results.When considering data quality, it is important to consider just how detrimental to validity the alterations are likely to be. 0000216839 00000 n Developing approved methods to present stimuli on a computer screen may be possible, as it is more protective of test security.Although we cannot absolutely control if clients are, for example, recording their computer screen, or “grabbing” screenshots, during a telehealth session, this is much less likely than their ability to photocopy materials physically sent to them.Remote audio-visual monitoring of the test administration, even with self-administered instruments, is essential. Test administration script. These standards also emphasize the security of test materials, precautions against cheating, and the importance of meaningful interpretations of test scores. That is, when it becomes safe and feasible to resume in-person services, these recommendations should not override typical and standardized practice.
0000344295 00000 n CPT code 96138 is used when tests are administered by a technician and is defined as “Psychological or neuropsychological test administration/scoring by technician, two or more tests, any method; first 30 minutes”. Attitude scales are used in marketing to determine individuals' preferences for brands. 0000002979 00000 n 61 0 obj <> endobj
0000000016 00000 n Validity of teleneuropsychological assessment in older patients with cognitive disorders. As psychological tests are the most common method of assessment both in psychological services to individuals and in research, these Guidelines have sections devoted to their use, and ethical principles and standards that