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  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychological Assessment

Background:

  • Evidence-based practice in psychology (EBPP) has predominantly focused on treatment.
  • Psychological assessment, crucial in diverse fields, has received less attention regarding evidence-based principles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the core elements of evidence-based psychological assessment (EBPA).
  • To integrate the American Psychological Association's definition of EBPP into assessment practices.
  • To describe skills and a framework for implementing EBPA.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptualizing and operationalizing evidence-based testing and assessment.
  • Describing 6 core skills and 3 meta-skills for psychological assessment proficiency.
  • Discussing the integration of patient characteristics, culture, and preferences.

Main Results:

  • Central elements of EBPA are outlined.
  • 6 core skills and 3 meta-skills for assessment proficiency are detailed.
  • A preliminary framework for EBPA implementation is proposed.

Conclusions:

  • EBPA integrates research, expertise, and patient-specific factors.
  • The framework supports the refinement and growth of evidence-based assessment.
  • EBPA is essential for improving psychological evaluation across applied and research settings.