PSY 603: Assessment of Individuals, Couples, and Families

Week 2 Worksheet: Qualifications to Obtain a Test

Instructions:

Recall that last week you browsed through one of the following two assessment catalogs and selected one assessment measure you could imagine potentially using in your future clinical work.

1.Psychological Assessment Resources (PAR)

2.MHS Assessments

In Unit 2, you learned that one ethical consideration in assessment is ensuring one is qualified to use a test. Return to the catalog website where the test is located, and look up the purchasing qualification guidelines for tests sold by this test publisher. Complete the questions below, and upload responses to the LMS. Also bring responses to the live session for further discussion.

Question	Response
What is the name of the test you selected?	Behavior Assessment System for Children, Third Edition (BASC-3)
How many different test qualification levels does the test publisher specify (e.g., "4 levels: N, C, B, A)?
What qualification level does the test you selected fall under? (List the level abbreviation and the requirements for purchasing tests at this level, such as educational background and licensure.)
Will you be qualified to purchase this assessment measure when you complete your graduate program?	Yes: _________ No:___________