Psychology assessment Flashcards
What is psychological assessment?
The systematic evaluation and measurement of an individual’s psychological characteristics, behaviors, and mental processes.
What are the aims of psychological assessment regarding an individual’s functioning?
To understand an individual’s cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social functioning.
What is psychological testing (psychometric testing)?
The administration and interpretation of standardized tests and assessment tools to measure an individual’s psychological characteristics, abilities, and behaviors.
What does psychology assessment involve?
A comprehensive evaluation of an individual’s psychological characteristics, behaviors, and mental processes, using multiple methods like interviews, observations, and testing.
What are the main focuses of psychology assessment?
Understanding underlying issues, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Is psychology assessment considered a broad or narrow approach?
A broader, more holistic approach.
What does psychology testing involve?
The administration and interpretation of standardized tests and tools to measure specific psychological attributes, typically using a single method (testing).
What is the main focus of psychology testing?
Measuring cognitive, emotional, or behavioral traits.
Is psychology testing considered a broad or narrow approach?
A narrower, more focused approach.
How does the scope of psychological assessment compare to psychological testing?
Assessment is broader in scope, while testing is narrower.
What types of methods are involved in psychological assessment versus psychological testing?
Assessment involves multiple methods (interviews, observations, testing, etc.), while testing primarily relies on standardized tests.
What is the primary purpose of psychological assessment compared to psychological testing?
Assessment focuses on diagnosis and treatment, while testing focuses on measurement.
How does the complexity and professional judgment differ between psychological assessment and testing?
Assessment requires more professional judgment, while testing follows standardized procedures.
How does the typical duration of a psychological assessment compare to psychological testing?
Assessments can take several sessions, while testing typically takes less time.
What level of training is typically required to conduct psychological assessments versus psychological testing?
Assessments require advanced training, while testing may be administered by trained technicians.
How does the interpretation of results differ between psychological assessment and testing?
Assessment results require expert interpretation, while testing results are often more straightforward.
Provide an example of psychological assessment.
Evaluating a child’s behavioral issues through observations, interviews, and testing.
Provide an example of psychological testing.
Administering an IQ test to measure cognitive abilities.
