When Combining Information from Multiple Psychological Tests or Multiple Scales

question 38

Multiple Choice

When combining information from multiple psychological tests or multiple scales within a particular self-report test,common psychological practice is to begin by

• A)examining the client's response at the level of each test or subtest,to identify areas of strength and/or weakness.
• B)examining the client's responses at the most global level,before examining each test or subtest individually.
• C)examining the discrepancies between the various raters' assessment of the client.
• D)considering which other assessments ought to be administered.

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