The document outlines the typical sections and contents of a psychological evaluation report. It discusses that a report generally includes identifying information about the client, the reason for referral, background information, behavioral observations, assessment results and interpretation, recommendations, and a summary. It provides examples of the type of information that may be contained in each section, such as demographic details in the identifying information section, the referral source and reason in the reason for referral section, and the assessment findings and clinical impressions in the results and interpretation section. The document aims to describe the key components of a comprehensive psychological evaluation report.

1. Renato B. Catindig Jr.
III – 26 BS Psychology
Professor Marivilla Lydia B. Aggarao

2. I.
• General Purpose of Evaluation
• Appraisal Techniques
• Client Welfare
II.
• Informed Consent
• Explanation to Clients
• Recipients of Results
III.
• Use of Psychological Reports
• Common Areas in a Psychological Report

3.  Appraisal Techniques
- to provide measures that are objective and
interpretable in either comparative or absolute terms
 Client Welfare
- promote the welfare and best interests of the client
in the development, publication, and utilization of
educational and psychological assessment
techniques

4. - Ensures that patient, clients, and research participants are
aware of the risks involved in a particular treatment or
procedure (Kendra Cherry, psychology.about.com)
- Involves three key features:
(U.S Department of Health & Human Services)
(1) disclosing to potential research subjects information
needed to make an informed decision;
(2) facilitating the understanding of what has been
disclosed;
(3) promoting the voluntariness of the decision about
whether or not to participate in the research

5.  Explanation to Clients
Counselors explain the nature and purposes of
assessment and the specific use of results in language
the client can understand, unless an explicit exception
to this right has been agreed upon in advance.
Taking reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate
explanations are given to the client.

6.  Recipients of Results
The
examinee’s
welfare,
explicit
understanding, and prior agreement determine the
recipients of test results.
Counselors
include accurate and appropriate interpretations with
any release of individual or group test results.

7.  comprehensive overview of the client and an
interpretation of the assessment results in a contextual
manner
 to provide assessment information that can be helpful
in making clinical decisions and in selecting treatment
and educational services
 for disseminating assessment information to other
professionals
 incorporate a wide array of relevant information

8. Psychological Report: For Professional Use Only
1. Identifying information
2. Reasoning for referral
3. Background information
4. Behavioral observation
5. Assessment results and interpretation
6. Recommendations
7. Summary
8. Signature

9.  provides some demographic information on the client
 important information and is necessary introductory
information
to the reader of the report
 done in outline format and includes the following information
Client's name
Date of examination
Date of birth
Chronological age
Date of report
Grade (if applicable)
Examiner's name
Test administered

10. Reason for Referral
 addresses the reason for the referral for testing
 included in this section is the name and position of
the referral source (e.g. teacher); the reason for the
referral; and a brief summary of
symptoms, behaviors, or circimstances that led to the
referral
 NOTE:
In evaluating a report, a practitioner should find a
direct connection between the instruments or
procedures used and the reasons for the referral.

11.  provides a context in which to interpret the assessment
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results
an overview of the relevant information regarding the
client
information about the client's past in order for the reader to
understand current issues and concerns
may come from interviews with the client, interviews with
other family members (e.g., parents if client is a minor), or
past educational, counseling, or health records
focus of the background will vary depending on the reasons
for the assessment, but it should include significant past
events related to the assessment purpose

12.  describe what is observed during the assessment
process
 it addresses the issues such as motivation, anxiety,
concentration and self-efficacy
 usually includes a brief description of physical
appearance, client comments and reactions to the
process, responses to different assessment of
activities, unusual mannerisms or behaviors,
variations in activities, and changes in voice tone
and facial expressions

13.  the heart of the psychological report and will be the
longest section
 includes the assessment findings, the meaning of the
results, and the clinical and diagnostic impressions
 the focus should be on the pertinent findings and
interpreting rather than just reporting these findings

14.  extends the material presented in the report into
future actions that will be beneficial to the client
 should be realistic, with the consideration of the
client’s resources and situation
 sufficient detail in this section is needed so that they
can be easily implemented

15.  succinct summarization of the entire report, with a
focus on the results and interpretation
 usually only one or two paragraphs, but it contains the
major aspects of the report
 provides the opportunity to reiterate and emphasize
important results
NOTE:
Sometimes the summary and recommendations will
be combined into one ending section.