Chapter 1: Introduction Flashcards
what is psychological testing?
the administration and scoring of tests
for measuring specific psychological variables.
this term refers to the gathering and
integration of psychology-related data to make a psychological evaluation that is accomplished through tools such as tests, interviews, case studies, behavioral
observation, and specially designed apparatuses and measurement procedures.
psychological assessment
what is psychological assessment?
a broader concept that includes
testing but also incorporates interviews,
observations, and other evaluative tools for a comprehensive psychological evaluation.
this term refers to the process of measuring psychology-related variables by means of devices or procedures designed to obtain a sample of behavior
psychological testing
this type of assessment evaluates skills relevant to school success (e.g., intelligence and achievement tests)
educational assessment
this type of assessment draws conclusions about past psychological states.
retrospective assessment
this type of assessment evaluation without physical proximity
to the subject.
remote assessment
this type of assessment involves “In-the-moment” evaluation during specific events.
ecological momentary assessment
What is the process of assessment?
Referral —> Assessment planning —> Selection of tools —> Report Writing —> Feedback
This type of approach to assessment involves therapeutic self-discovery, and new understandings are encouraged throughout the assessment process
therapeutic psychological assessment
this approach to assessment emphasizes the idea that the assessor and assessee may work as “partners” from initial contact through final feedback
collaborative psychological assessment
this approach to assessment focuses on an interactive approach to psychological assessment that usually follows a model of (1) evaluation, (2) intervention of
some sort, and (3) evaluation and is most
typically employed in educational settings, although it may be employed in correctional, corporate, neuropsychological, clinical, and most any other setting as well.
dynamic assessment
what model does dynamic assessment follow?
- evaluation
- intervention
- evaluation
what are the tools of psychological assessment?
- Psychological Tests
- Interview
- Portfolio
- Case History Data
- Behavioral Observation
- Role-Play Tests
this tool of psychological assessment specifically measures psychological traits like intelligence, personality, or values by analyzing behavior samples.
psychological test
This tool of assessment involves a direct information-gathering method, varying in style and purpose.
interview
this type of interview has multiple interviewers assess candidates together, often used in hiring.
panel interview
this type of interview combines
empathy with techniques to foster
positive change in therapeutic context
motivational interviewing
this tool of assessment involves a collection of work samples used to
evaluate skills or achievements
portfolio
this tool of assessment involves archival records (written or visual) that provide a comprehensive background on an assessee. This can include case studies, detailed reports based on this data.
case history data
this tool of assessment monitors behaviors in controlled or natural settings to record qualitative or quantitative data
behavioral observation
this type of observation observes behaviors in typical settings, like schools
or workplaces.
naturalistic observation
this tool of assessment assesses behavior in simulated situations, allowing participants to “act” as they would in real-life scenarios
role-play tests
what are the types of settings where assessments are conducted?
- Educational Setting
- Clinical Setting
- Counseling Setting
- Geriatric Setting
- Business & Military Setting
- Governmental and Organizational Credentialing
- Academic Research Setting
what is psychological autopsy?
posthumous reconstruction of a person’s
psychological profile using records and
interviews
this type of report adds narrative interpretations to scores.
interpretive report
this type of report offers expert analysis for assessment professionals
consultative report
this type of report combines test data with other data sources, like medication or behavioral records.
integrative report
what is CAPA and what does it do
CAPA refers to Computer-Assisted Psychological Assessment and it supports test administration
what is CAT and what does it do?
CAT refers to Computer Adaptive Testing and it adjusts test difficulty to the test-taker’s responses.
what are the reference sources for information about psychological assessments?
- Test Manuals
- Professional Books
- Reference Volumes
- Journal Articles
- Online Databases
