Read the scenario below and describe your initial perception of assessments. Four classmates are discussing the Counseling Program's requirement that all students who major in counseling must take an assessment class. Which one(s), if any, do you agree with, and why?

Ashley says, "Any assessment worth using is computerized, so all we need to be able to do is read the computer-generated report."

Linda says, "It's not like we will have any choices about assessment: insurance companies and other third-party payers tell us what assessments we have to use."

Mike says, "Assessment tries to reduce people to a score on a test. I'm a humanist, and I just do not like that idea at all."

Doug says, "Everybody seems to have their "'favorite'" assessment, and I just want to try to understand what is going on with them all."