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The most common method of describing psychological performance test scores is by the use of qualitative descriptors such as "average", "above average", "superior" and "impaired", which are generally considered to be more meaningful and understandable than raw scores, standard scores, percentile ranks, etc. However, these labels have been used inconsistently by psychology professionals, creating confusion for patients, medical doctors, attorneys, students and even other psychology professionals. To reduce this confusion, a consensus statement of agreed-upon labels was recently published. Psychology professionals who consider themselves to have competence at an international level would be wise to take heed of their recommendations and incorporate them into their reports and feedback strategies.

 

To successfully complete this Neuropsychology SA Mini Course, participants are required to read a specific article (the link to the article will be provided), answer the 15 multiple choice questions based on it with at least 80% correct, and submit their answers by no later than 30 November 2025.