Nature of Psychological Testing and Assessment

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The process of measuring psychological related variables by means or procedures designed to obtain a sample of behavior

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Psychological Test

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Gathering of data for the purpose of making a psychological evaluation accomplished through the use of various tools and tests

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Psychological Assessment

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Objective of Testing

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To obtain some gauge, usually numerical in nature, with regard to an ability or attitude

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Objective of Assessment

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To answer a referral question, solve a problem, or arrive at a decision through the use of tools of evaluation

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Process of Testing

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May be individual or group

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Process of Assessment

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Typically individualized and focuses on how an individual processes rather than simply the results of that processing

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Role of the evaluator in testing

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Technician-like skills in terms of scoring, administration, and scoring

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Role of the evaluator in assessment

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Typically requires an educated selection of tools of evaluation, skills in evaluation, and thoughtful organization and integration of data

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Outcome of testing

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Typically yields a test score or a series of score

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Outcome of Assessment

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Typically entails a logical problem solving approach that brings to bear many sources of data designed to shed light on a referral question

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The use of evaluative tools to draw conclusions about psychological aspects of a person as they existed at some point in time prior to the assessment

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RETROSPECTIVE ASSESSMENT

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Not in physical proximity to the person or people conducting the evaluation

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REMOTE ASSESSMENT

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In the moment evaluation of specific problems and related cognitive behavioral variables at the time and place that they occur (e.g., assessing physical activity by asking clients to fill up a form during or after the activity)

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ECOLOGICAL MOMENTARY ASSESSMENT (EMA)

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Refers to, broadly speaking, the use of tests and other tools to evaluate abilities and skills relevant to success or failure in a school or pre-school context

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EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT

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Summative vs Formative vs Bonus points

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Summative is graded
Formative is to master
Bonus point is for motivation

Question 16

The best sample of human cognition is _____

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Behavior

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The use of evaluative tools to draw conclusion about psychological aspects of a person as they existed at some point in time prior to the assessment

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RETROSPECTIVE ASSESSMENT

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Used in clinical setting in assessing trauma

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RETROSPECTIVE ASSESSMENT

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The use of tools of psychological evaluation to gather data and draw conclusions about a subject who is not in physical proximity to the person or people conducting the evaluation

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REMOTE ASSESSMENT

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Reconstruction of a deceased individual’s psychological profile on the basis of archival records, artifacts and interviews previously conducted with the deceased assessee or people who know him/her

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PSYCHOLOGICAL AUTOPSY

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Every person is a ____ being

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biopsychosocial

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Current condition; Create label after a psychological assessment

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DIAGNOSIS

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Past (origin)

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ETIOLOGY

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Possible eesponse of the client towards future treatment

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PROGNOSIS

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“What can I do despite my limitations?”

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FUNCTIONAL IMPAIRMENT

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Step by step process of assessment

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REFERRAL QUESTION -> CLARIFICATION OF REFERRAL
-> PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORT WRITING -> FEEDBACK WITH ASSESSEE AND/OR INTERESTED THIRD PARTIES

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Requirements of Psychological Assessment

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PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION -> SELECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION METHODS -> INTEGRATION -> PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORT

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Written output of your psychological assessment; A legal document

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PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORT

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Clients are the most knowledgeable person about ___

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Themselves

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Psychological Assessment that encourages self-discovery

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THERAPEUTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

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Device or procedure designed to measure variables related to psychology

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PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST

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Subject matter; what the test is trying to measure

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CONTENT

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Form, plan, structure, arrangement, and layout of test items

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FORMAT