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These reports allow for information to be recorded and used in coming up with a plan of action for the patient. They can help people in their everyday life as well. For example, to get a 504 plan through the school a patient may attend, a psychological assessment report is needed for the school to assist that student with their academics. Another benefit these reports offer is determining what medications may be helpful for the patient. These reports also help with keeping track of the progress the patient has made.

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There are a few common language features that occur because there are specific guidelines that the writers of psychological assessment reports must adhere to.
Some of the common language features are:
-Formal
-Packed
-Descriptive

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Because psychological assessment reports are packed with so much information, they are formatted in a way that is easy for the reader to understand. These reports have bolded headings, spaces, and easy-to-find information. However, these reports can vary based on the context of what is being assessed.

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How Do Psychological Assessment Reports Work?

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How Do Psychological Assessment Reports Work?

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Psychological assessments can be conducted in different ways. The most common methods of assessment used are:
-clinical interviews
-observational data
-norm-referenced psychological tests (aka standardized tests)
-surveys
-medical examinations
The goal of these assessments is to figure out what problems the patient is dealing with, and therefore come up with a plan to solve those problems.

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There are a number of components that most psychological assessment reports include. Some of these are:
-Informed consent, which provides confidentiality to the patient
-Reason for the referral that provides basic information about the patient
-Background information, which can include family life, academic performance, behavior, medical information, and more
-A diagnosis or problem report that has been determined by a medical professional

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Psychological assessments can be circulated electronically or physically on a piece of paper. Usually, these assessments will be available to the psychologist, the patient, and any other medical professional if needed. These assessments are commonly used as a baseline for medical professionals to examine the future care that is needed for the patient. These reports are safely stored with other critical documents, and may only be shared with the patient's consent.

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A psychological assessment report is a collection of data used to diagnose an issue that a patient may be suffering from. Psychologists will observe a patient's behavior, personality, cognitive thinking, and capabilities in order to determine a diagnosis. The purpose of these reports is to give an understanding of the issue to the patient. They can also provide some valuable information about self-perception, cognitive thinking, and behavioral analysis of the ways individuals may think, process and apply information to real-life situations.