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<p>Preface xi</p> <p><b>Chapter 1 Introduction 1</b></p> <p>Introduction 1</p> <p>Who This Book and Software Are For 1</p> <p>Rationale and Philosophy for Report Writing: An Integrative Approach 2</p> <p>An Introduction to the Psychological Report Writing Assistant 6</p> <p>From Software to the Real World 8</p> <p>An Overview of How to Use This Book and Software 13</p> <p>Recommended Reading 14</p> <p><b>Chapter 2 Core Qualities of a Good Report: Principles and Strategies 15</b></p> <p>1. Anchoring Referral Questions to the Summary/ Recommendations 16</p> <p>2. Making the Report Readable 18</p> <p>3. Impressions and Interpretations Organized According to Domains 21</p> <p>4. Minimal Reference to Tests and Testing 26</p> <p>5. Integrated/Readable Expansion of Interpretations That Are Connected to Client’s World 29</p> <p>6. Recommendations Sufficiently Broad, Treatment Plan Integrated With Interpretations, Related to Client’s World 30</p> <p>Recommended Reading 31</p> <p><b>Chapter 3 Format of the Psychological Report 33</b></p> <p>Identifying Information 35</p> <p>Referral Question 35</p> <p>Evaluation Procedures 37</p> <p>Behavioral Observations/Mental Status 38</p> <p>Background Information 40</p> <p>Test Results 45</p> <p>Impressions and Interpretations (or Simply “Findings” for Forensic Reports) 46</p> <p>Using the Integrated Information Manager 47</p> <p>Integrating Contradictory Sources of Information 49</p> <p>Types of Subheadings 54</p> <p>Summary 60</p> <p>Recommendations 61</p> <p>Signature/Title 62</p> <p>Appendix 62</p> <p>Recommended Reading 63</p> <p><b>Chapter 4 Recommendations 65</b></p> <p>Tailoring Recommendations to the Client 66</p> <p>Categories of Recommendations 69</p> <p>Treatment 70</p> <p>Treatment Planning for Psychotherapy 71</p> <p>Systematic Treatment Selection/Innerlife Model 73</p> <p>Best Practices and Treatment Planning 76</p> <p>Education/Self-Help 77</p> <p>Placement 79</p> <p>Further Evaluation 80</p> <p>Alteration of Environment 80</p> <p>Miscellaneous 81</p> <p>Recommended Reading 81</p> <p><b>Chapter 5 Types of Psychological Reports 83</b></p> <p>Intellectual/Cognitive Reports 84</p> <p>Neuropsychological Reports 88</p> <p>Psychoeducational Reports 92</p> <p>Personality Reports 95</p> <p>Forensic Reports 99</p> <p>Vocational/Career Reports 104</p> <p>Recommended Reading 109</p> <p><b>Chapter 6 PRWA Overview and Sample Walkthrough 111</b></p> <p>Introduction 111</p> <p>Developing a Psychological Report with the PRWA Wizards 113</p> <p>Sample Walkthrough: Creating a New Client Record and Developing a Psychological Report 115</p> <p>Program Security 115</p> <p>Creating a New Client Record 117</p> <p>Entering Client Identifying Information 117</p> <p>Viewing Client Personal Information 118</p> <p>Starting to Work on the Psychological Report 119</p> <p>Viewing the Main Report Composition Window 119</p> <p>Working on Report Content 120</p> <p>Start Editing Mode 121</p> <p>Viewing Guidelines and Example Text for the Report Topic 121</p> <p>Example of Using One of the PRWA Wizards 121</p> <p>Selecting One or More Common Phrases 122</p> <p>The PRWA Wizards 123</p> <p>Using the Outline/Navigation Pane for Quick Positioning 123</p> <p>Adding Treatment Recommendations Using the Wizard 124</p> <p>Checking for Potentially Problematic (“Red Flag”) Phrases 126</p> <p>Previewing, Copying, or Printing the Psychological Report 127</p> <p>Viewing the Composed and Formatted Report 127</p> <p>Returning to Report Composition 128</p> <p>Finishing Your Work Session 128</p> <p>Closing the Program 128</p> <p>Conclusion 129</p> <p>Appendix A: Annotated Psychological Report 131</p> <p>Appendix B: Checklist for General Psychological Report 143</p> <p>Appendix C: Checklist for Forensic Psychological Report 147</p> <p>Appendix D: Selected Resources for Psychological Report Writing 151</p> <p>References 155</p> <p>Author Index 163</p> <p>Subject Index 165</p> <p>About the Author and Software Developer 173</p> <p>About the Website 175</p>

<p><b>GARY GROTH-MARNAT, P<small>H</small>D, ABPP,</b> is an author, lecturer, researcher, and practicing clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist. He is the author of the bestselling <i>Handbook of Psychological Assessment, Fifth Edition</i>,<i> </i>published by Wiley. <p><B>ARI DAVIS</B> maintains a private practice in depth- and psychoanalytically-oriented psychotherapy in Beverly Hills and the San Fernando Valley, California. He is also a software developer specializing in the development of expert systems, analysis and reporting, and assessment/diagnostic software in the medical and psychological fields.

<p>Expert Report Writing Software—provides a step-by-step guide to writing clinically sound and rich psychological reports <p>The <i>Psychological Report Writing Assistant</i> software is a highly interactive program that guides the report writer through all phases of writing a report that is comprehensive, includes integrated interpretation, uses everyday language, and answers the referral questions. Key features include: <ul><li>A composition screen with links to resources to facilitate report writing</li> <li>Sample reports with links to guidelines on how to write sections of the report</li> <li>A comprehensive menu of treatment recommendations</li> <li>Search function to identify problem phrases with suggestions for alternative wording</li> <li>Compatible with Microsoft^® Windows</li></ul> <p>Blending the best of science with an appreciation for the art of doing clinical work, the accompanying guide: <ul><li>Describes six core qualities of an optimal psychological report</li> <li> Provides an overview of cognitive, neuropsychological, personality, psychoeducational, and forensic reports</li> <li>Offers guidelines for formatting and completing various sections of a report</li> <li>Discusses recommendations for treatment and for tailoring the report to the individual</li> <li> Includes instructions for navigating the software</li></ul> <p>Filling the need for an easy-to-use, intuitive tool for organizing and writing relevant psychological reports,<i> Psychological Report Writing Assistant </i>will help you quickly and easily create thorough and complete psychological reports.

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