Nature of Psychological Testing and Assessment Flashcards
The process of measuring psychological related variables by means or procedures designed to obtain a sample of behavior
Psychological Test
Gathering of data for the purpose of making a psychological evaluation accomplished through the use of various tools and tests
Psychological Assessment
Objective of Testing
To obtain some gauge, usually numerical in nature, with regard to an ability or attitude
Objective of Assessment
To answer a referral question, solve a problem, or arrive at a decision through the use of tools of evaluation
Process of Testing
May be individual or group
Process of Assessment
Typically individualized and focuses on how an individual processes rather than simply the results of that processing
Role of the evaluator in testing
Technician-like skills in terms of scoring, administration, and scoring
Role of the evaluator in assessment
Typically requires an educated selection of tools of evaluation, skills in evaluation, and thoughtful organization and integration of data
Outcome of testing
Typically yields a test score or a series of score
Outcome of Assessment
Typically entails a logical problem solving approach that brings to bear many sources of data designed to shed light on a referral question
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
RETROSPECTIVE ASSESSMENT
Not in physical proximity to the person or people conducting the evaluation
REMOTE ASSESSMENT
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)
ECOLOGICAL MOMENTARY ASSESSMENT (EMA)
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
EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT
Summative vs Formative vs Bonus points
Summative is graded
Formative is to master
Bonus point is for motivation
The best sample of human cognition is _____
Behavior
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
RETROSPECTIVE ASSESSMENT
Used in clinical setting in assessing trauma
RETROSPECTIVE ASSESSMENT
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
REMOTE ASSESSMENT
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
PSYCHOLOGICAL AUTOPSY
Every person is a ____ being
biopsychosocial
Current condition; Create label after a psychological assessment
DIAGNOSIS
Past (origin)
ETIOLOGY
Possible eesponse of the client towards future treatment
PROGNOSIS
“What can I do despite my limitations?”
FUNCTIONAL IMPAIRMENT
Step by step process of assessment
REFERRAL QUESTION -> CLARIFICATION OF REFERRAL
-> PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORT WRITING -> FEEDBACK WITH ASSESSEE AND/OR INTERESTED THIRD PARTIES
Requirements of Psychological Assessment
PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION -> SELECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION METHODS -> INTEGRATION -> PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORT
Written output of your psychological assessment; A legal document
PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORT
Clients are the most knowledgeable person about ___
Themselves
Psychological Assessment that encourages self-discovery
THERAPEUTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Device or procedure designed to measure variables related to psychology
PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST
Subject matter; what the test is trying to measure
CONTENT
Form, plan, structure, arrangement, and layout of test items
FORMAT
