Attorney General Opinion No. 1983-130

Download or read book Attorney General Opinion No. 1983-130 written by Robert T. Stephan and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computer-produced interpretations of psychological tests are not "psychological assessments." Pursuant to subsection (a) of K.S.A. 74-5344, qualified members of other professional groups (i.̲e̲.̲, professionals who are not certified psychologists) may utilize psychological tests and interpretations, provided that such work is consistent with their training and with any applicable professional code of ethics, and provided that said professionals do not hold themselves out to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the words "psychologic," "psychological," "psychologist," or "psychology." The fact that a certified psychologist signs a report actually produced by a computer does not, ip̲s̲o̲ f̲a̲c̲t̲o̲, violate K.A.R. 1982 Supp. 102-1-10(b)(7). However, where a review of the entire report, and the facts surrounding its preparation and presentation to the client, indicate that the certified psychologist "took credit" for the work product of a computer, it might properly be alleged (in a proceeding to suspend or revoke a certified psychologist's certification) that there has been a violation of said regulatory provision. Persons administering computerized psychological tests who report reactions, responses and behaviors of the test taker are uncertified assistants within the scope of K.A.R. 102-1-11. K.A.R. 1982 Supp. 102-1-11 is not applicable to computers or computer programs. However, licensed psychologists utilizing computerized psychological tests must comply with the acceptable standards of practice regarding psychological testing generally to comply with K.A.R. 1982 Supp. 102-1-10. Cited herein: K.S.A. 74-5302, 74-5344, K.A.R. 1982 Supp. 102-1-1, 102-1-10, 102-1-11.