One Commonly Used Test in Custody Evaluations Is the Rorschach

question 3

Multiple Choice

One commonly used test in custody evaluations is the Rorschach Inkblot Test. The reason why it is not advisable to use this test is that it:

• A) lacks validity and reliability in forensic evaluations.
• B) has the potential to cause psychological distress to the subject.
• C) is extremely complex to interpret and requires years of practice on the part of the evaluator.
• D) is intimate in nature, which puts the subject in an uncomfortable position.

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