How does the below relate to this day in age ? ( Dana)

The current use or purpose of psychological assessment is used for decision-making, psychological research, personal development, and self-understanding.A psychosocial assessment is a process forlearning about a client's problems and needs, so that together you can create therapy goals and a plan for recovery. The information-gathering process should allow you to learn more about the client as a person, beyond just a diagnosis. "One of the largest and most deeply rooted controversies pertains to discrimination. For years, some test professionals, educational organizations, and civil rights groups have expressed repeated concern that psychological tests unfairly discriminate against certain racial and economic groups, resulting in qualified members of these groups being passed over for admission to educational programs or not being hired at the same rate as members of other groups. The American public really began to express its concern that psychological tests were discriminatory when psychological testing became widespread during the 20th century. Much of this concern was, and continues to be, targeted at standardized tests of intelligence, aptitude, and achievement"(Miller et al, 2018). Some factors that make psychological tests good include reliability, validity, standardization, and objectivity.

Miller, L. A., & Lovler, R. L. (2018). Foundations of psychological testing (6th ed.). SAGE Publications.