Discussion 4 Mental Health

Assessments, Validity, and Reliability

When considering an assessment to use with a client, you must take the validity and reliability of the assessment into account. Evidence-based assessments are more likely to yield useful results.

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  • When considering the use of assessments in counseling, how would you explain the importance of validity in ensuring the accuracy of the information gathered?

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