Abstract

ZANIN, Daniela Sacramento; OLIVEIRA, Karina da Silva; OLIVEIRA, Katya Luciane de  and  HENKLAIN, Marcelo Henrique Oliveira. Challenges for Psychological Assessment in Brazil: New Reality, Old Issues. Aval. psicol. [online]. 2022, vol.21, n.4, pp. 407-417. ISSN 1677-0471.  http://dx.doi.org/10.15689/ap.2022.2104.24162.04.

Psychological assessment (PA) is a well established area in the development of research that helps to improve the quality of practice and training in psychology. Its historical and social relevance is clear, and its parameters are in line with the most rigorous criteria practiced internationally. In this way, it is considered that the PA protects society in the different contexts of action. Although it is well known, there are challenges that need to be faced. From this perspective, the present work aimed to discuss the main challenges present for quality PA, considering the strict ethical principles of the profession. The work is structured to identify these challenges, covering social and ethical considerations, the resolutions of the Federal Council of Psychology, and practical aspects. The goal is to provide contributions that can both problematize overcoming difficulties and strengthen actions to overcome them in the current context.

Keywords : professional ethics; social responsibility; professional competence.

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