Week 5 - Psychometrics & Assessment Skills Flashcards

1
Q

Clinical assessment typically includes what 5 things?

A
Initial Interview
Observation of person in a particular setting
A test/scale to measure symptoms
A checklist for therapist
A review of collateral information
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are some non-verbal signs that are important to observe during interviews? (5)

A
Bodily behaviour (fidgeting etc)
Eye behaviour (eye contact)
Emotional tone
Physiological responses (eg shaking)
General appearance (hygiene)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Bodily behaviour unpacked = SOLER, Define each letter

A
S: Face the client Squarely
O: Open posture
L: Lean towards (at times)
E: Eye contact 
R: Relaxed and natural
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the 7 clinical treatment processes?

A
Initial Assessment
Case Formulation
Treatment Planning
Implement Plan
Monitoring Progress
Prepare for Closure
Closure
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

The Initial Assessment involves (2)

A

Gathering relevant information from various sources

Determining why the person has come to see you

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Case Formulation involves (2)

A

Make initial diagnosis

Think about what factors might be contributing to the current concerns

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Treatment Planning involves

A

Developing a evidence based plan that is concrete with specific goals and clear steps describing how to get to the goals.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Implement Plan involves

A

Talking through the plan and initiating it

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Monitoring Progress involves

A

Looking back and seeing whether things are improving

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Prepare for Closure involves

A

Preparing for end of therapy and reducing risk of relapse

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Closure involves

A

Providing advice on how to ensure continued well-being

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

It is important to begin the initial assessment with what kind of topics?

A

Least threatening and saving more sensitive til the end.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is Psychometrics

A

A branch of psychology that deals with the design, administration and interpretation of quantitative tests for the measurements of psychological variables (eg intelligence)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Psychometrics usually starts with what?

A

A theoretical construct (theory)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

A norm referenced test is what?

A

A test that is used to compare people to see whether someone is above, below or on average

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Tests can be what 2 things?

A

Self-report or performance based

17
Q

What is a norm?

A

Norms refer to the performances by defined groups on particular tests

18
Q

Standardising a test is what?

A

The process administering a test to a representative sample for the purpose of establishing norms.

19
Q

What are subgroup norms?

A

Derived from groups of people identified by specific factors

20
Q

Age norms are

A

Average performance of difference samples of test takers who were at various ages at the time of the test.

21
Q

What are some factors (5) that need to be considered when administering and choosing a test?

A
Age
Gender
Physical ability
Norms
Diagnostic
22
Q

Tests need to be what (2) things?

A

Reliable and valid

23
Q

Validity refers to? (2)

A

Is the test measuring what you think it is measuring?

Can you draw meaningful conclusions from it?

24
Q

Reliability refers to (2)

A

Is the test consistently measuring the construct in question? Are all of the items appropriate and contributing to the overall interpretation of the test?

25
What are some things (3) to be cautious of when administering a test?
Practice effects Fatigue Setting
26
What are culture free tests?
Tests in which scores are not at all influenced by cultural background
27
What are culture fair tests?
Tests with no differences in the way people from different cultures interpret the test. However, there might be a typical score for a given culture.