Psychological Testing and Assessment

Question 1

Define Psychological Assessment

Answer 1

• Iterative decision-making process in which data is collected on a person to refine the understanding of the problems the person is facing

Question 2

Define Psychological Testing

Answer 2

• An evaluative device in which a sample of a client’s behaviour is obtained and evaluated and scored using a standardized procedure

Question 3

Difference in Interpreting the Results of Psychological Tests and Psychological Assessment

Answer 3

• Psychological Tests use standardized scales
• Psychological Assessment reinvokes itself until a conclusion is made (or no conclusion)