Week 8 - Psych report writing Flashcards
A central issue with the use of computer-based test interpretations is
the accuracy of interpretations
The Flesch reading ease score is calculated using the _____ and the ______
Average sentence length; average syllables per word
Treatment recommendations are more likely NOT to be implemented when recipients are persuaded that
they have no control over treatment decisions
Information in the background information section should be
based on facts rather than opinions
Test scores that do not ‘fit’ with a psychologist’s conclusions should be
included in the report and explained
The average psychologist often writes reports that are
difficult to read
Regardless of the setting, all reports should include
reason for referral, procedures, results and conclusions
The appropriate length for a psychological report
depends on the setting
The most frequent complaint about psychological reports relates to
overuse of psychological jargon
Observations about behaviour contribute to the assessment in which 3 ways?
by supplementing test findings
by contributing to judgments about the validity of test results
by providing examples of behaviour that test findings attempt to explain
In developing a format for reports what goals should you keep in mind?
It should conform to audience expectations
it must communicate results in a way that meets ethical standards
it should be logical and easy for the reader to follow
The more persuasive the report
the more likely its findings will have an impact
The readability score of 11 of the Flsch-Kincaid formula means that
the written text is at an eleventh grade reading level
In Harvey (2006), the average Flesch reading ease score for psychoeducational reports was in which range?
very difficult
Compared to clients who did not receive test feedback, clients who do receive test feedback are
more satisfied with the assessment and showed a decrease in self-reported distress
