Under what circumstances is a psychologist not obligated to explain test results?

A psychologist is not obligated to explain test results in situations where the professional relationship does not allow for such explanations. This can occur in various contexts, such as when the therapeutic alliance is weak, or when the client may not be sufficiently prepared to understand or cope with the information provided. In these cases, the psychologist must prioritize the well-being of the client and may choose to defer discussing test results until a more supportive therapeutic relationship is established.

While the other options present interesting scenarios, they do not accurately capture the professional ethics and responsibilities guiding psychologists' obligations to explain results. Client interest, the negativity of results, or the psychologist's perception of the client's ability to handle the results do not strictly dictate the obligation to communicate test results within the ethical framework guiding psychological practice.