By the end of the Chapter 4, you should be able to:

• Communicate an understanding of the basic principles associated with tests and measurements (e.g. validity, reliability, and norms);
• Describe the basic issues associated with test administration and interpretation;
• Recognize issues associated with test bias;
• Differentiate between standardized and nonstandardized assessment procedures;
• Describe observation skills and behavioral assessment;
• Provide an overview of environmental/ecological assessment;
• Provide an overview of DSM-5;
• Provide a description of the clinical interview and mental status exam;
• Discuss treatment planning (including Lazarus’s BASIC ID and Seligman’s DO A CLIENT MAP models); and
• Discuss multicultural issues relating to diagnosing and treating mental disorders.