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ABSTRACT
Evidence of validity is the foundation of developing and testing psychological and educational assessments. This article (a) introduces evidence of validity and content-oriented evidence, (b) reviews steps in establishing content-oriented evidence and sound psychological assessment items with case illustration examples, and (c) offers implications for counselors and researchers.
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Glenn W. Lambie
Dr. Glenn W. Lambie serves as the Chair for the Department of Child, Family, and Community Sciences and is a Professor of Counselor Education at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Lambie is active in the areas of scholarship, research, and professional service and his research interests include: Professional School Counseling, Counselor Development, Wellness & Supervision, and Counseling Children & Adolescents.
Ashley J. Blount
Dr. Ashley J. Blount is an Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. Dr. Blount's research interests include: Wellness Counseling, Counselor Education & Supervision, and Scale Development.
Patrick R. Mullen
Dr. Patrick R. Mullen is an Assistant Professor of counselor education and the faculty director for Project Empower in the William & Mary School of Education. Dr. Mullen is a National Certified Counselor, a National Certified School Counselor, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. Dr. Mullen's general research areas include school counseling, counselor education and supervision, and counseling children and adolescents.