Testing counseling psychologists: current practices and implications for training.
The present study provides information concerning the opinions and utilization of psychological testing among counseling psychologists. A survey was mailed to a random sample of 500 members of Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) of the APA. Results indicate that counseling psychologists are engaged in a substantial amount of psychological testing. Current practices are discussed and implications for training are cited. Suggested alternatives to traditional testing procedures are also discussed.
D003376:Counseling / Q000193:education; D003479:Curriculum; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011584:Psychology / Q000193:education*; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000193:education