psyass Flashcards
The process of measuring psychology related
variables by means of devices or
procedures designed to obtain a sample of
behavior.
Testing:
The gathering and integration of
psychology-related data for the purpose of making a psychological evaluation through tools such as tests, interviews, case studies, behavioral observation, and other methods.
Assessment:
TESTING OR ASSESSMENT (Objective)
typically to obtain some gauge, usually numerical in nature with regard to an ability or attribute.
Testing -
TESTING OR ASSESSMENT (objective)
- Typically, to answer a referral question, solve a problem, or arrive at a decision through the use of tools of evaluation
Assessment
TESTING OR ASSESSMENT (PROCESS)
may be individual or group in nature. After the administration, the __ will typically add up the “number of correct answers or the number of certain types of responses with little regard for the how or mechanics of such content
Testing
TESTING OR ASSESSMENT (PROCESS)
is typically individualized. In contrast to ____, it is more typically focuses on how an individual processes rather than simple the results of that processing
Assessment
TESTING OR ASSESSMENT (Role of the Evaluator)
The ___ is not key to the process: practically speaking, one _____ may be substituted for another ___ without appreciable affecting evaluation
Testing
TESTING OR ASSESSMENT (Role of the Evaluator)
The ___ is key to the process of selecting tests and/or other tools of evaluation as well as in drawing conclusions from the entire evaluation.
Assessment
TESTING OR ASSESSMENT (Skill of evaluator)
Typically requires technician-like skills in terms of administering and scoring a test as well as in interpreting a test result.
Testing
TESTING OR ASSESSMENT (Skill of evaluator)
Typically requires an educated selection of tools of evaluation, skill in evaluation, and thoughtful organization and integration of data.
Assessment
TESTING OR ASSESSMENT (Outcome)
Typically yields a test score or series of test scores.
Testing
TESTING OR ASSESSMENT (Outcome)
Typically entails a logical problem-solving approach that brings to bear many sources of data designed to shed light on a referral question.
Assessment
The assessor and assessee work as
partners.
Collaborative Psychological Assessment:
DYNAMIC ASSESSMENT (STAGES)
1)
2)
3)
DYNAMIC ASSESSMENT (STAGES)
1) Evaluation
2) Intervention
3) Evaluation
Therapeutic self-discovery is encouraged
through the assessment process.
Therapeutic Psychological Assessment:
Dynamic assessment is typically
employed in _____
but also may be used in corporate,
neuropsychological, clinical, and
other settings
educational settings
- A measurement device or technique used to quantify behavior or aid in the understanding and prediction of behavior
When the word____ is prefaced with a modifier, it refers to a device or procedure designed to measure a variable
related to that modifier.
Test
refers to a device or
procedure designed to measure variables related to
psychology. (e.g., intelligence, attitudes, personality, interests, etc.).
psychological test
The subject matter of the test.
It depends on the theoretical
orientation of test developers and the
unique way in which they define the
construct of interest.
Content:
The form, plan, structure, layout
of test items, and other considerations
(e.g., time limits).
Format:
Tests may require certain
tasks to be performed, trained
observation of performance, or little
involvement by the test administrators
(e.g., self-report questionnaires).
Administration:
Scoring of tests may be simple, such as summing responses to items, or may require more elaborate procedures.
Some tests results can be interpreted easily, or interpreted
by computer, whereas other tests require expertise for
proper interpretation.
Scoring and Interpretation:
A reference point, usually numerical, used to
divide data into two or more classifications (e.g., pass or
fail).
Cut Score:
is the science of psychological
measurement.
Psychometrics
