Term
| Wechsler definition of intelligence |
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Definition
| The global capacity of a person to act purposefully, to think rationally, and to deal effectively with his/her environment |
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Term
| Use of therapeutic assessment |
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Definition
| Finn (1993), means of building TA, more humanistic, reduces power differential, client more engaged in assessment and results/Tx. |
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Term
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Definition
| Important to consider their impact and with whom results are shared; strength-based recommendations/integration. |
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Term
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Definition
| Remember branching questions |
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Term
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Definition
| Document any possible issues (e.g. language, education limitations, family trauma); note if test was not normed for that population. |
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Term
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Definition
Monolingual – speaks language
other than English
2. Predominantly speaks another
language, but speaks some English
3. Bilingual – speaks another language
and English with equal proficiency |
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Term
| Data gathering on culture of examinee |
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Definition
Specific ethnic group
■ Language skills and preferences
■ Family functioning, structure and roles
■ Health history and attitudes toward
treatment
■ Family needs, resources and
vulnerabilities
Level of acculturation
■ Community’s resources
■ Examiner’s stereotyping and/or
prejudices
■ Alternative rapport building strategies
■ Communication
■ Child/family perspectives
■ Examiner’s consultation skills |
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