PSY 111 Lecture 76: Psychological Assessment
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Psychological assessment: needs through a formal psychological assessment. Psychologist may begin therapy by systematically learning about patient"s: evaluation of patient"s psychological & mental health, during assessment, psychologist will conduct a thorough interview w/ individual seeking help, objective/projective tests might be administered. Therapist may also get more info from: In addition to the psychological assessment, patient may be seen by a physician to gain info about potential physical problems. After medical & psychological assessments are completed, therapist might make a formal diagnosis using detailed descriptions of disorder provided in. All therapists keep records of initial assessment & identified problem areas. Therapist will discuss w/ client how problems might be addressed & goals for therapy. Written informed consent documents will be signed: they outline financial & procedural issues of therapeutic contract. Referrals to other professionals might be made if client needs therapy in addition to or instead of the type of services original therapist can provide.
