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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 10.36.05.06" title_num="10" subtitle_num="36" chapter_num="05" heading="Psychological Assessment.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A psychologist or psychology associate shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Perform evaluations and diagnostic services in a professional relationship when assessment data is indicated by the professional context;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Administer psychological tests in keeping with accepted standards of practice and avoid use of obsolete measurement techniques;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Use appropriate or specialized assessment instruments when working with individuals from special populations;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Use appropriate scoring devices, norms, and standards in evaluating test protocols;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Select scoring and interpretive programs and services on the basis of evidence of the validity of the programs and procedures;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Report the results of assessment procedures by:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Using adequate interpretative aids or explanations;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Including any deficiencies of the assessment norms for the individual assessed, and any relevant reservations or qualifications which affect the validity, reliability, or other interpretation of results; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Avoiding misuse of automated interpretative reports;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Base recommendations or decisions on test results that are reasonably current and not obsolete;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Supply a manual or other printed material which fully describes the development of the assessment procedure or service, the rationale, evidence of validity and reliability, and characteristics of the normative population when offering an assessment procedure or automated interpretation service to other professionals; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Release test results only to patients and clients as appropriate.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A psychologist or psychology associate may not:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Release test protocols or raw data to persons who are not qualified to interpret and use the information appropriately, except as required by law;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Encourage or promote the use of psychological assessment techniques or computerized assessment and interpretation by unqualified persons; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Reproduce test materials or describe psychological tests or other assessment devices in popular publications, lectures, or public presentation in ways that might compromise their validity.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>