Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Practice Exam

Which factor is least likely to be influential during a psychological assessment?

1. The client's age.

2. The length of treatment history.

3. The assessment tool used.

4. The client's personal views on therapy.

The correct answer is: The client's personal views on therapy.

The client's personal views on therapy are least likely to be influential during a psychological assessment because the primary purpose of such an assessment is to gather objective data and evaluate the individual's psychological functioning and mental health status. While personal views can provide insight into a client's perspective and may influence their engagement in the therapeutic process or treatment compliance, they do not directly impact the overall assessment process or the validity of the assessment tools used. In contrast, the client's age can significantly affect developmental considerations and treatment approaches, while the length of treatment history offers context about previous interventions and outcomes that can inform the assessment. Additionally, the assessment tool used is crucial as it determines how effectively the assessment measures psychological constructs, so it’s central to the assessment’s validity and reliability.