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
WAYS TEST MAY VARY IN _____
or technical quality. Referring to how consistently and how accurate a psychological test to
measures what is purports to measure.
PSYCHOMETRIC SOUNDNESS
Is a tool of psychological assessment typically involves more than talk.
INTERVIEW
This tool of psychological assessment involves taking notes of both verbal and non verbal (Body language movements, facial expressions, eye contact, apparent willing to cooperate and general reaction to the demands of the interview.
INTERVIEW
defined as a therapeutic dialogue that combines
person-centered listening skills such as openness and empathy, with the use
of cognition-altering techniques designed to positivity affect motivation
and effect therapeutic change.
MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING
An interview maybe used to help professionals in human
resources to make more informed recommendations about the hiring, firing,
and advancement of personnel.
PANEL INTERVIEW
This tool, usually on institutions, patients have handicrafts and other physical products available which can be used as data for assessment.
PORTFOLIO
A tool that can be used as employment like: artist, graphics design and so on.
PORTFOLIO
A tool that refers to records, transcripts, and other account in written, pictorial and other form that preserve archival
information, official and informal accounts and other
data and items relevant to an assessee.
CASE HISTORY DATA
A tool that is employed by assessment professionals, may be defined as monitoring the actions of others or oneself by visual or electronic means while recording quantitative and/or qualitative information
regarding those actions.
Behavioral Observation
Acting an improvised or partially improvised part in
simulated situation.
ROLE - PLAY TESTS
Statistics, motion-capture, Computer assisted psychological assessment.
Computer as tools
WHO are Involved in Testing/Assessment?
The publisher of the test
TEST DEVELOPER
WHO are Involved in Testing/Assessment?
administrator of test, must be qualified
TEST USER
WHO are Involved in Testing/Assessment?
They can administer, score, and interpret psychological tests (including
projective tests), diagnose mental disorders, and do psychotherapy.
Psychologists
WHO are Involved in Testing/Assessment?
The consumers, some cheat the tests, some have test anxiety, some have coaching, some are not motivated to do the tests, some cannot speak English. It is the test user’s job to manage
them.
TEST TAKERS
WHO are Involved in Testing/Assessment?
Companies/ government /hospitals
OTHER PARTIES
WHO are Involved in Testing/Assessment?
it exerts effort to determine what test must be developed or be removed.
SOCIETY AT LARGE
WHERE Do We Conduct Testing and Assessment?
EDUCATIONAL SETTING
Tests that measure a person’s current
cognitive ability. Evaluates Accomplishment or the degree
of learning that has taken place.
Achievement Test
WHERE Do We Conduct Testing and Assessment?
EDUCATIONAL SETTING
Test that measure a person’s potential cognitive ability.
Aptitude Test
WHERE Do We Conduct Testing and Assessment?
EDUCATIONAL SETTING
Tests that measure what a person knows
about a certain topic or subject
Diagnostic Test
WHERE Do we Conduct Testing and Assessment?
CLINICAL SETTING
Researcher uses assessment
procedures to determine if a particular method of
psychotherapy is effective treating particular problem.
Testing of Psychotherapy
WHERE Do we Conduct Testing and Assessment?
CLINICAL SETTING
Battery of tests (IQ tests,
Personality Test, etc.)
Psychotherapy assessment
WHERE Do we Conduct Testing and Assessment?
CLINICAL SETTING
Older people, cognitive decline, quality of life.
GERIATRIC SETTING
WHERE Do we Conduct Testing and Assessment?
CLINICAL SETTING
Annulment, Child Custody, determine if the
client is fit or psychologically incapacitated.
Court trial
WHERE Do we Conduct Testing and Assessment?
CLINICAL SETTING
Prison for rehabilitation and pardon
Prison Psychologist
WHERE Do we Conduct Testing and Assessment?
CLINICAL SETTING
various tools of assessment used.
BUSINESS AND MILITARY SETTING
WHERE Do we Conduct Testing and Assessment?
CLINICAL SETTING
government licensing, certification or
general credentialing of professionals
GOVERNMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL CREDENTIALING
WHERE Do we Conduct Testing and Assessment?
CLINICAL SETTING
Publish research
ACADEMIC RESEARCH SETTINGS
WHERE Do we Conduct Testing and Assessment?
CLINICAL SETTING
many different kinds of measurement procedures find
application in a wide variety of setting.
OTHER SETTINGS
WHERE to Go for Authoritative Information?
Test Catalogues
Test Manuals
Professional Books
Reference Volume
Journal Articles
Online Databases
Other Sources
HOW are Assessment Conducted?
● Familiarity with test administration and protocols (test forms)
● Establishing rapport
● Having a conducive testing condition
● Accommodation of people with disability - people who are
blind or deaf must be accommodated when they are given a test (they used devices like auditory devise, recording
device, speech recognition)
In ____, __________ and
his colleague published a
test design that place _____
school children in
appropriate classes.
His test would have
__________ well beyond
the Paris school district.
In 1905, ALFRED BINET and
his colleague published a
test design that place Paris
schoolchildren in
appropriate classes.
Binet’s test would have
consequences well beyond
the Paris school district.
An _____ -language
version of Binet’s test
was prepared for use in
school in ____________.
An English -language
version of Binet’s test
was prepared for use in
school in United State.
He was the creator of first IQ test.
Alfred Binet (1857-1911)
When the ____________
declared war on _______
and entered World War 1
in ____, the military
would depend even more
on ____________________
to screen recruits for
service.
When the United States
declared war on Germany
and entered World War 1
in 1917, the military
would depend even more
on psychological tests
to screen recruits for
service.
