Uses of Psychological Test Flashcards
It is the process of measuring psychology-related
variables by means of devices or procedures to obtain a sample behavior.
Psychological Testing
It is the gathering and integration of psychology-related data for the purpose of making a psychological evaluation that is accomplished through the use of tools.
Psychological Assessment
Typically, to obtain some gauge, usually numerical in
nature, with regard to an ability or attribute.
Objective of Testing
Testing many be individual or group in nature. After test administration, the tester will typically add up “the number of
correct answers of the number of certain types of responses…with little if any regard for the how or mechanics of such content”
Process of Testing
Typically, to answer a referral question, solve problem, or
arrive at a decision through the use of tools or evaluation.
Objective of Assessment
The tester is not key to the process; practically speaking,
one tester may be substituted for another tester without
appreciably affecting the evaluation
Role of Evaluator in Testing
Assessment is typically individualized in contrast to testing, assessment more typically focuses on how individual processes rather than simply the results of that processing.
Process of Assessment
The assessor is key to the process of selecting tests and/or other tools of evaluation as well as in drawing conclusions from the entire evaluation.
Role of Evaluator in Assessment
Testing typically requires technician-like skills in terms of administering and scoring a test as well as in interpreting a test result.
SKILL OF EVALUATOR in Testing
Typically, testing yields a test score or series of
test scores.
OUTCOME of Testing
Assessment typically requires an educated selection of tools of evaluation, skill in evaluation, and thoughtful organization and integration of data.
SKILL OF EVALUATOR of Assessment
Typically, assessment entails a logical problem-solving approach that brings to bear many sources of data designed to shed light on a referral question.
OUTCOME of Assessment
FORMS OF ASSESSMENT
The assessor
and assessee
many work
as”partners”
from initial
contact through
final Feedback
COLLABORATIVE
PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSESSMENT
FORMS OF ASSESSMENT
Refers to an
interactive approach
to psychological
assessment that
usually follows a
model of evaluation,
intervention of sort
of and evaluation.
DYNAMIC ASSESSMENT
FORMS OF ASSESSMENT
Therapeutic
self-discovery and
new understanding
and new
understandings are
encouraged
throughout the
assessment process
THERAPEUTIC
PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSESSMENT
WHAT ARE THE TOOLS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
THE TEST
THE INTERVIEW
ROLE PLAY TEST
THE PORTFOLIO
BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATION
CASE HISTORY DATA
COMPUTER AS TOOLS
OTHER TOOLS
This tool of Psychological Assessment is defined simply as a measuring device or procedure.
Test
This tool of Psychological Assessment refers to a device or procedure designed to measure a variable related to that modifier.
Test
WAYS TEST MAY VARY IN _____
It pertains to the form, plan, structure, arrangement, and layout of tests as well as to related considerations such as time limits.
It is also used to refer to the form in which a test is
administered: computerized, pencil- and paper, or some other form.
FORMAT
WAYS TEST MAY VARY IN _____
(one - to - one basis, many require an
active and knowledgeable test administrator.)
ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES
WAYS TEST MAY VARY IN _____
(subject matter) even two psychological tests purporting
to measure the same thing (example: personality- many differ widely in
item content.
CONTENT
WAYS TEST MAY VARY IN _____
Scoring is the process of of assigning such evaluative codes or statement to performance of tests, tasks, interviews or other behavior samples.
ADMINISTRATION, SCORING AND INTERPRETATION PROCEDURES
refers to usefulness or practical value that a
test or other tool of assessment has for a particular
purpose.
Utility
