Abstract:
This article aimed to know the training in Psychological Assessment in Brazil, considering studies with undergraduate students, teachers, and professionals, identifying challenges, advances and guidelines. The diversity of the area is the most evident aspect, varying names of disciplines, schedules and contents from one course to another, even within the same state. Although the competence of the psychologist is assumed, their knowledge and their attitudes do not differ so much from those of the students, and many do not know the laws that regulate the practice of Psychological Assessment. Some obstacles, but also some guidelines, to training (e.g., nature of the field, difficulty in the teacher-student relationship) have been identified. In conclusion, it is necessary to differentiate levels of training or, deciding for a generalist one, to focus on minimum contents, prioritizing documents that regulate the professional practice.
Keywords:
Psychological Assessment; Psychometry; Formation; Teaching