PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING Flashcards
systematic use of tests to quantify and to make predictions about psychological performance
Psychological Testing
measurement of psychological construct through instrument
Psychological Testing
label for cluster of covarying behaviors
Psychological Construct
components of psychological testing
Norm-Referenced test Interview Observation Informal Assessment Psychological Functioning
standardized on a norm group
Norm-Referenced test
more open and less structured
Interview
can provide additional valuable assessment information
Observation
involves taking information gathered from psychological assessment
Informal Assessment
intellectual abilities, cognitive skills, etc
Psychological functioning
measurement device for quantifying behavior
Test
used to measure human behavior
Educational Test
helps measure more detailed aspects of cognitive functioning
Neuropsychological Evaluation
scientific discipline concerned with construction of assessment tools, measurement instruments, and formalized models
Psychometrics
process of assigning numbers or scores to individual that represent some characteristics
Psychological Measurement
methods that allow to estimate the attributes of a person, group, or program
Assessment Procedure
types of setting where assessment are conducted
Educational Setting
Diagnostic Test
Clinical Setting
Group Testing
tests are administered early in school life to help identify children who may have special needs
Educational Setting
tool of assessment used to help narrow down and identify areas of deficit to be targeted for intervention
Diagnostic Test
test and many tool of assessment are used to help screen for or diagnose behavioral problems
Clinical Setting
used primarily for screening - that is identifying those individuals who require further diagnosis evaluation
Group Testing
clinically evaluates child experiencing learning difficulties
School Psychologist
uses assessment procedures to determine if a particular methods of psychotherapy is effective in treating a particular problem
Psychotherapy Researcher
called to give an opinion as to the reality of client’s psychological problems
Psychologist-Consultant
give an opinion as to defendant’s competency to stand trial
Court-appointed Psychologist