Lecture 1: Intro to Psych Assessment

Question 1

It is the gathering and integration of
Psychology-related data for the purpose of making a psychological evaluation
that is accomplished through the use of tools such as tests, interviews, case
studies, behavioral observation, and speciƌcally designed apparatuses and
measurement procedures.

Answer 1

Psychological Assessment

Question 2

The process of measuring Psychology-related variables by
means of devices or procedures designed to obtain a
sample of behavior.

Answer 2

Psychological Testing

Question 3

The assessor and assessee may work as partners from initial contact through final
feedback.

Answer 3

Collaborative Psychological Assessment

Question 4

An interactive approach to Psychological assessment
that usually follows a model of:
◈ evaluation→ intervention of some sort → evaluation

Answer 4

Dynamic Assessment

Question 5

The Tools of Psychological Assessment

Answer 5

Test, Interview, Portfolio, Case History Data, Behavioural Observation, Role Play Test, Computer as Tools

Question 6

the measuring device “battery
of tests” or procedure.

Answer 6

Test

Question 7

• The method of Gathering information through direct communication involving
  exchange.
• Verbal and Non-Verbal

Answer 7

Interview

Question 8

Sample of one’s ability and accomplishment

Answer 8

Portfolio

Question 9

Forms that preserve archival information.

Answer 9

Case History Data

Question 10

Monitoring the actions of others or oneself by visual or electronic means while
recording quantitative or qualitative information about it.

Answer 10

Behavioural Observation