Chapter 1

Question 1

refer to everything from the administration of the test to the interpretation of the scores

Answer 1

Testing

Question 2

entail behavioral observation and active integration by the assessor of test scores and other data

Answer 2

Assessment

Question 3

Acknowledge that tests are only one type of tool used by professional assessors along with other tools and that the value of a test, or any other tool of assessment, is intimately linked to the knowledge skill, and experience of the assessor.

Answer 3

Assessment

Question 4

the process of measuring psychology-related variables utilizing devices or procedures designed to obtain a sample of behavior.

Answer 4

Psychological testing

Question 5

A relatively stable characteristics

Answer 5

Traits

Question 6

An unstable characteristics

Answer 6

States

Question 7

The gathering and integration of psychology-related data to make a psychological evaluation is accomplished through the use of tools such as tests, interviews, case studies, behavioral observation, and specially designed apparatuses and measurement procedures.

Answer 7

Psychological Assessment

Question 8

A variety of assessments have a therapeutic component to them.
Therapeutic self-discovery and new understandings are encouraged throughout the assessment process

Answer 8

THERAPEUTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

Question 9

Which type of assessment uses tests and other tools to evaluate abilities and skills relevant to success or failure in a school or preschool context
EX. intelligence tests, achievement tests, and reading comprehension tests

Answer 9

Educational Assessment

Question 10

Which type of assessment uses evaluative tools to conclude psychological aspects of a person as they existed at some point in time before the assessment

Answer 10

Retrospective Assessment

Question 11

A variety of assessments that gather data and draw conclusions about a subject who is not in physical proximity to the person conducting the evaluation
Ex. Assessment with the use of smartphones

Answer 11

Remote Assessment

Question 12

A variety of assessment which refers to the “in the moment” evaluation of specific problems and related cognitive and behavioral variables at the very time and place they occur
Used to help tackle diverse clinical problems (Eg PTSD, smoking, chronic abdominal pain in children)

Answer 12

Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA)