ABSTRACT

Before beginning any test adm inis tra tion proced ures, it is suggested that the examiner ask th e subj ect if he or she knows the purpose of the tes ting, in order to better understand the Illeaning th e test procedure has for the indi v idu a l. The exami ner sho uld clear up misco nceptio n s regarding how th e test results wi ll be used and a n y confidentiality issues relevant to the situ at ion , and endeavor to esta bli sh proper rapport through presenting a reasonably friendly atti tud e . The eXa llli l1 t'r cou ld poss ibl y begin by talking brielly about some non-threatening topi cs.