Author:
Mercado Alfonso,Venta Amanda
Abstract
AbstractWhen psychological testing is a critical component of the referral at hand, it is crucial that a careful selection of measures is undertaken. This chapter discusses the importance of carefully selecting psychological measures in the assessment of Latinx groups. It also provides an overview of psychological assessments commonly used in clinical settings with Latinx groups, with particular attention paid to cognitive and personality measures. In addition, assessment with children is discussed with a particular focus on trauma assessments and youth psychopathology measures. The chapter closes with a summary of the importance of training, competency, and a careful selection of measures that takes into account validity and reliability.
Publisher
Oxford University PressNew York
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