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Psychological assessment is a broad term referring to a variety of procedures and instruments that psychologists use to diagnose clients and ascertain their progress in therapy. This paper provides an overview of issues related to psychological assessments, including definition and different types such as testing.

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"Assessments enable psychologists to label their clients using aids like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). However, when using labels, counselors have to be careful to not pigeonhole or otherwise be biased. Labels are helpful in offering some clear-cut solutions for specific problems, but labels can and should change over time as the client progresses with therapy. Assessments should be always be used with the ultimate aim of improving a client's life."

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