172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 156, § 010

Current through June 17, 2024
Section 172-156-010 - ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT TECHNIQUES

A psychologist shall make reasonable efforts to preclude misuse in the development, publication and utilization of psychological assessment techniques for use with clients. Unprofessional conduct includes but is not limited to:

010.01 Failure, in reporting assessment results, to indicate any serious concerns or special circumstances that exist regarding validity or reliability because of the circumstances of the assessment or the inappropriateness of the norms for the person tested.
010.02 Failure to make reasonable efforts to avoid and prevent the misuse of obsolete psychological tests and instruments.
010.03 Offering scoring and interpretation services for which the validity of the programs and procedures used in arriving at interpretations cannot be supported by adequate evidence.
010.04 Encouraging or promoting the use of psychological assessment techniques by inadequately trained or otherwise unqualified persons through teaching, sponsorship, or supervision.
010.05 In presenting psychological information, failure to make reasonable efforts to present such information objectively, fully, and accurately.

172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 156, § 010