CH1: Psychological Testing and Assessment Flashcards
What is the process of measuring psychology-related variables by means of devices or procedures designed to obtain a sample of behavior?
Psychological Testing
What is the gathering and integration of psychology-related data for the purpose of making a psychological evaluation through various tools?
Psychological Assessment
What is the objective of psychological testing?
To obtain some gauge, usually numerical in nature, regarding an ability or attribute.
What is the objective of psychological assessment?
To answer a referral question, solve a problem, or arrive at a decision through evaluation tools.
What are the four varieties of assessment?
- Educational Assessment
- Retrospective Assessment
- Remote Assessment
- Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA)
What type of assessment evaluates abilities and skills relevant to success or failure in a school or preschool context?
Educational Assessment
What refers to an evaluation of specific problems and related cognitive and behavioral variables at the exact time and place that they occur?
Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA)
What type of assessment uses evaluative tools to draw conclusions about the psychological aspects of a person as they existed at some point in time prior to the assessment?
Retrospective Assessment
What type of assessment involves gathering data and drawing conclusions about a subject who is not in physical proximity to the evaluator?
Remote Assessment
In what type of psychological assessment do the assessor and assessee work as partners?
Collaborative Psychological Assessment
What type of psychological assessment incorporates an element of therapy as part of the process?
Therapeutic Psychological Assessment
What type of assessment involves an interactive approach that follows a model of evaluation, intervention, and re-evaluation, commonly used in educational and other settings?
Dynamic Assessment
What method of gathering information involves direct communication and a reciprocal exchange between the interviewer and interviewee?
Interview
Where does an interview vary?
Based on their purpose, length, and nature.
What is a file containing the products of one’s work that serves as a sample of abilities and accomplishments for evaluation purposes?
Portfolio
What term refers to information preserved in records, transcripts, and other forms that include archival information, official and informal accounts, and other data relevant to an assessee?
Case History Data
What tools involve monitoring the actions of people by visual or electronic means while recording quantitative and/or qualitative information?
Behavioral Observation
What test requires assessees to act as if they were in a particular situation to evaluate their skills?
Role-play Test
What term describes the use of computers to assist in test administration, scoring, and interpretation, often with built-in capabilities?
Computer Assisted Psychological Assessment (CAPA)
How can computers assist in psychological testing and assessment?
Computers can assist in test administration, scoring, and interpretation.
Where can scoring of psychological tests be processed when using computers?
Scoring may be done on-site (local processing) or at a central location (central processing).
What type of psychological test is designed to measure variables related to intelligence, attitudes, personality, and interests
Psychological Test
What is the term for the subject matter of a test, which varies depending on the focus and theoretical orientation of the test developers?
Content
What refers to the form, plan, structure, and layout of test items, along with considerations such as time limits?
Format
What is the reference point used to divide data into two or more classifications, such as pass or fail?
Cut Score
What term refers to the science of psychological measurement?
Psychometrics
Which term best describes how well and consistently a psychological exam captures the intended information?
Psychometric Soundness
What do you call the professionals who use, analyze, and interpret psychological test data?
Psychometricians
Who creates tests for research studies, publications, or modifications of existing tests?
Test Developer
Who is the person or professional responsible for using psychological tests and assessment methodologies?
Test User
What refers to anyone who is the subject of an assessment or evaluation, and may vary based on anxiety, emotional distress, and other variables during testing?
Test-taker
In which setting are school ability tests, achievement tests, and diagnostic tests commonly used to evaluate students?
Educational Setting
What type of setting involves using assessment tools in hospitals, clinics, or private practices to help screen or diagnose behavior problems?
Clinical Setting
Which setting focuses on evaluating cognitive, psychological, and adaptive functioning to improve the quality of life for older adults?
Geriatric Setting
In which setting are tests used to make career decisions based on achievement, aptitude, and interest?
Business and Military Settings
In what type of settings do assessments typically occur in environments such as schools, prisons, and governmental or privately owned institutions?
Counseling Settings
What type of setting has the assessment goal of improvements in adjustment and productivity?
Counseling Settings
What type of testing is done for licensing, certification, or credentialing of professionals such as attorneys, physicians, and psychologists?
Government and Organizational Credentialing
In what type of settings should academicians possess a sound knowledge of measurement principles and tools of assessment?
Academic Research Settings
What is the discipline that focuses on understanding the role of psychological variables in the onset, course, treatment, and prevention of illness?
Health Psychology
What term refers to changes made to a test procedure to make it more suitable for individuals with disabilities?
Accommodations
What source provides access to a collection of brief, uncritical descriptions of psychological tests from publishers?
Test Catalogues
What type of resources contain detailed information regarding the development and technical specifications of a particular psychological test?
Test Manuals
What type of books are available for assessment professionals to supplement, reorganize, or enhance information typically found in psychological test manuals?
Professional Books
What reference sources, such as the Mental Measurements Yearbook or Tests in Print, provide detailed information on many psychological tests?
Reference Volumes
What is the database maintained by the American Psychological Association that contains resources and articles about tests and assessments?
PsycINFO
What directory is a source for exploring unpublished tests and measures used in psychological assessment?
Directory of Unpublished Experimental Mental Measures
