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Psychological assessment

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The gathering and integration of psychology-related data for the purpose of making a psychological evaluation that is accomplished through the use of tools such as tests, interviews, case studies, behavioral observation, and specifically designed apparatuses and measurement procedures

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Psychological testing

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The process of measuring psychology-related variables be means of devices or procedures designed to obtain a sample of behavior

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Educational assessment

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The use of tests and other tools to evaluate abilities and skills relevant to success or failure in a school context

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Retrospective assessment

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The use of evaluative tools to draw conclusions about psychological aspects of a person as they existed at some point in time prior to the assessment

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Remote assessment

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The use of tools of psychological evaluation to gather data and draw conclusions about a subject who is not in physical proximity to the person or people conducting the evaluation

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Ecological momentary assessment (EMA)

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The “ in the moment” evaluation of specific problems and related cognitive and behavioral variables at the exact time and place that they occur

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Collaborative psychological assessment

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Assessor and assessee work as partners from initial contact through final feedback

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Therapeutic psychological assessment

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Type of collaborative assessment, aims to be helpful throughout the assessment process, results shared immediately so assessor and assessee can co-develop an interpretation of the results and decide what questions require further assessment

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Dynamic assessment

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An interactive approach to psychological assessment that follows a model of 1- evaluation 2- intervention 3- evaluation

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Test

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Measuring device or procedure

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Psychological test

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A device or procedure designed to measure variables related to psychology

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Format

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The form, plan, structure, arrangement, and layout of test items, related considerations such as time limits, form in which test is administered (computer, pencil and paper, etc)

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Score

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A code or summary statement, often numerical, that reflects an evaluation of performance on a sample of behavior

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Scoring

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The process of assigning such evaluative codes or statements to performance on behavior samples

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Cut score

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A reference point, usually numerical, derived by judgement and used to divide a set of data into two or more classifications, some action or inference made on the basis of these classifications

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Psychometric soundness

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Technical quality

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Psychometrics

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Science of psychological measurement

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Psychometrist/psychometrician

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Professional who uses, analyzes, and interprets psychological test data

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Utility

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Usefulness or practical value that a test or tool of assessment has for a particular purpose

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Interview

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A method of gathering information through direct communication involving reciprocal exchange

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Panel interview

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More than one interviewer participates in the assessment

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Motivational interviewing

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A therapeutic dialogue that combines person-centered listening skills such as openness and empathy with the use of cognition-altering techniques designed to positively affect motivation and effect therapeutic change

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Portfolio

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Work products, samples of one’s ability and accomplishment

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Case history data

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Records, transcripts, and other accounts that preserve information, data, and items relevant to an assessee

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Case study

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A report or illustrative account concerning a person or event that was compiled on the basis of case history data

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Behavioral observation

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Monitoring the actions of others or oneself by visual or electronic means while recording information regarding those actions

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Naturalistic observation

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Behavioral observation in the setting in which the behavior would typically be expected to occur

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Role play

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Acting an improvised part in a simulated situation

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Role-play test

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Tool of assessment wherein assessees are directed to act as if they were in a particular situation

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Simple scoring report

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Listing of scores

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Extended scoring report

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Includes statistical analyses of testtaker’s performance

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Interpretive report

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Includes numerical or narrative interpretive statements

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Consultative report

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Provides expert opinion concerning analysis of the data

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Integrative report

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Employs previously collected data into the test report

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CAT

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Computer adaptive testing, computer tailors test to testtaker’s ability or test-taking pattern

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CAPA

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Computer-assisted psychological assessment, computer provides assistance to test user (not taker)

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Psychological autopsy

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A reconstruction of a deceased individual’s psychological profile on the basis of archival records, artifacts, and interviews previously conducted with the deceased assessee or people who knew the person well

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Achievement test

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Evaluates accomplishment or the degree of learning that has taken place

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Diagnosis

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A description or conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and opinion

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Diagnostic test

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A tool of assessment used to help narrow down and identify areas of deficit to be targeted for intervention

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Informal evaluation

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A non-systematic assessment that leads to the formation of an opinion or attitude

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Quality of life

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In QofL evaluations, assess variables related to perceived stress, loneliness, sources of satisfaction, personal values, quality of living conditions, quality of friendships and other social support

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Dementia

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Loss of cognitive functioning that occurs as the result of damage to or loss of brain cells

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Pseudodementia

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Cognitive functioning that mimics dementia, in elderly severe depression can contribute to

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Health psychology

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Discipline that focuses on understanding the role of psychological variables in the onset, course, treatment, and prevention of illness, disease, and disability

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Protocol

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Form, sheet, or booklet on which a testtaker’s responses are entered; or a description of a set of test or assessment related procedures

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Rapport

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Working relationship between examiner and examinee

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Accommodation

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The adaptation of a test, procedure, or situation, or the substitution of one test for another, to make the assessment more suitable for an assessee with exceptional needs`

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Alternate assessment

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An evaluative or diagnostic procedure or process that varies from the usual, customary, or standardized way a measurement is derived, either by virtue of some special accommodation made to the assessee or by means of alternative methods designed to measure the same variables

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