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SAGE Journal User Guide

Article 1: Dattilio, F.M, Sadoff, R.L., Drogin, E.Y., & Gutheil, T.G. (2011). Should forensic psychiatrists conduct psychological testing? The Journal of Psychiatry & Law, 39 (3). 477-491. DOI: 10.1177/009318531103900308

[This article investigates the appropriate test user qualifications required when forensic psychiatrists incorporate psychological tests in their forensic work. Among the topics covered include the scope of the clinical, ethical, and legal dimensions across the codified scope of forensic practice.] 

Questions to Consider:

1. Discuss some of the reasons the authors provide in support of their opinion that psychiatrists and other health professionals should never administer psychological tests without intensive training and supervision.
2. Describe how state and provincial licensing laws have impacted the determination of who may conduct psychological tests.
3. The APA guidelines on test user qualifications (2001) consisted of two main categories. Name each category and provide an example for each as it relates to the qualifications necessary to conduct psychological testing.

Article 2: Kim A. Naugle, K.A. (2009). Counseling and Testing: What Counselors Need to Know About State Laws on Assessment and Testing. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 42 (1). 31-45. DOI: 10.1177/0748175609333561

 [Understanding both the legal and ethical requirements for first obtaining appropriate training before engaging in psychological testing are discussed in this article.]

Questions to Consider:

1. Discuss how psychological test publishing companies monitoring the competencies of those who purchase and utilize assessment instruments they sell.
2. Using Table 2 - Assessment Legislation via a State-by-State Basis (pgs. 38-39), look up your home state and describe what types of assessment activities the legislation allows a counselor to engage in.
3. Describe why the authors contend that professionals who possess the appropriate coursework, experience and supervision, but are not licensed psychiatrists or psychologists, are being discriminated against when it comes to laws regarding psychological testing.