Affiliations: DePaul University, Chicago, IL, USA | YAI Network, New York, NY, USA | Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL, USA
Note: [] Address for correspondence: Oscar A. Donoso, MA, DePaul University, 2219 N. Kenmore Ave Rm. 420, Chicago, IL 60614, USA. Tel.: +1 949 4006854; E-mail: odonoso@depaul.edu
Abstract: This study examined the testing practices of 150 professionals who conduct psychological assessments for the vocational rehabilitation (VR) system. A convenience sample, participants represented five large and culturally diverse states (i.e. California, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Texas). They responded to a semi-structured, online survey that was created by the authors to examine testing practices. Results indicated that (a) the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ranked highly in terms of use; (b) the overall test ranking, for the most part, did not vary based on participants’ demographic and professional characteristics; (c) neuropsychological instruments were commonly endorsed; and (d) projectives were not commonly used. Although findings corroborate prior research with regards to continued use of “popular” instruments, they also suggest increased use of psychometrically sound tests.
Keywords: Psychological assessment, vocational rehabilitation, test usage
