A counselor who is assessing a client not represented in the instrument's norming group should:
A)only proceed if the instrument has high reliability and validity.
B)proceed if there are individuals somewhat similar to the client in the norming group.
C)carefully consider how the information is going to be used and interpret the results very cautiously.
D)never use any instruments unless the client's cultural background is highly represented.

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Using an instrument on a client not represented in the instrument's norming group requires careful consideration of how the results will be used and cautious interpretation, to ensure the assessment is as accurate and helpful as possible.

A Counselor Who Is Assessing a Client Not Represented in the Instrument's