Uses of Psychological Test

Question 1

It is the process of measuring psychology-related
variables by means of devices or procedures to obtain a sample behavior.

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Psychological Testing

Question 2

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.

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Psychological Assessment

Question 3

Typically, to obtain some gauge, usually numerical in
nature, with regard to an ability or attribute.

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Objective of Testing

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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”

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Process of Testing

Question 4

Typically, to answer a referral question, solve problem, or
arrive at a decision through the use of tools or evaluation.

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Objective of Assessment

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The tester is not key to the process; practically speaking,
one tester may be substituted for another tester without
appreciably affecting the evaluation

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Role of Evaluator in Testing

Question 6

Assessment is typically individualized in contrast to testing, assessment more typically focuses on how individual processes rather than simply the results of that processing.

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Process of Assessment

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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.

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Role of Evaluator in Assessment

Question 8

Testing typically requires technician-like skills in terms of administering and scoring a test as well as in interpreting a test result.

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SKILL OF EVALUATOR in Testing

Question 9

Typically, testing yields a test score or series of
test scores.

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OUTCOME of Testing

Question 10

Assessment typically requires an educated selection of tools of evaluation, skill in evaluation, and thoughtful organization and integration of data.

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SKILL OF EVALUATOR of Assessment

Question 10

Typically, assessment entails a logical problem-solving approach that brings to bear many sources of data designed to shed light on a referral question.

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OUTCOME of Assessment

Question 10

FORMS OF ASSESSMENT

The assessor
and assessee
many work
as”partners”
from initial
contact through
final Feedback

Answer 10

COLLABORATIVE
PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSESSMENT

Question 11

FORMS OF ASSESSMENT

Refers to an
interactive approach
to psychological
assessment that
usually follows a
model of evaluation,
intervention of sort
of and evaluation.

Answer 11

DYNAMIC ASSESSMENT

Question 11

FORMS OF ASSESSMENT

Therapeutic
self-discovery and
new understanding
and new
understandings are
encouraged
throughout the
assessment process

Answer 11

THERAPEUTIC
PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSESSMENT

Question 12

WHAT ARE THE TOOLS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

Answer 12

THE TEST
THE INTERVIEW
ROLE PLAY TEST
THE PORTFOLIO
BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATION
CASE HISTORY DATA
COMPUTER AS TOOLS
OTHER TOOLS

Question 13

This tool of Psychological Assessment is defined simply as a measuring device or procedure.

Answer 13

Test

Question 14

This tool of Psychological Assessment refers to a device or procedure designed to measure a variable related to that modifier.

Answer 14

Test

Question 15

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.

Answer 15

FORMAT

Question 15

WAYS TEST MAY VARY IN _____

(one - to - one basis, many require an
active and knowledgeable test administrator.)

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ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES

Question 15

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.

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CONTENT

Question 15

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.

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ADMINISTRATION, SCORING AND INTERPRETATION PROCEDURES

Question 15

refers to usefulness or practical value that a
test or other tool of assessment has for a particular
purpose.

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Utility

Question 15

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.

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PSYCHOMETRIC SOUNDNESS

Question 15

Is a tool of psychological assessment typically involves more than talk.

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INTERVIEW

Question 16

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.

Answer 16

INTERVIEW

Question 17

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.

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MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING

Question 17

An interview maybe used to help professionals in human resources to make more informed recommendations about the hiring, firing, and advancement of personnel.

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PANEL INTERVIEW

Question 17

This tool, usually on institutions, patients have handicrafts and other physical products available which can be used as data for assessment.

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PORTFOLIO

Question 18

A tool that can be used as employment like: artist, graphics design and so on.

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PORTFOLIO

Question 19

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.

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CASE HISTORY DATA

Question 20

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.

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Behavioral Observation

Question 21

Acting an improvised or partially improvised part in simulated situation.

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ROLE - PLAY TESTS

Question 21

Statistics, motion-capture, Computer assisted psychological assessment.

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Computer as tools

Question 22

WHO are Involved in Testing/Assessment? The publisher of the test

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TEST DEVELOPER

Question 23

WHO are Involved in Testing/Assessment? administrator of test, must be qualified

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TEST USER

Question 24

WHO are Involved in Testing/Assessment? They can administer, score, and interpret psychological tests (including projective tests), diagnose mental disorders, and do psychotherapy.

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Psychologists

Question 25

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.

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TEST TAKERS

Question 25

WHO are Involved in Testing/Assessment? Companies/ government /hospitals

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OTHER PARTIES

Question 25

WHO are Involved in Testing/Assessment? it exerts effort to determine what test must be developed or be removed.

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SOCIETY AT LARGE

Question 26

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.

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Achievement Test

Question 27

WHERE Do We Conduct Testing and Assessment? EDUCATIONAL SETTING Test that measure a person’s potential cognitive ability.

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Aptitude Test

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WHERE Do We Conduct Testing and Assessment? EDUCATIONAL SETTING Tests that measure what a person knows about a certain topic or subject

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Diagnostic Test

Question 28

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.

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Testing of Psychotherapy

Question 28

WHERE Do we Conduct Testing and Assessment? CLINICAL SETTING Battery of tests (IQ tests, Personality Test, etc.)

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Psychotherapy assessment

Question 28

WHERE Do we Conduct Testing and Assessment? CLINICAL SETTING Older people, cognitive decline, quality of life.

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GERIATRIC SETTING

Question 28

WHERE Do we Conduct Testing and Assessment? CLINICAL SETTING Annulment, Child Custody, determine if the client is fit or psychologically incapacitated.

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Court trial

Question 29

WHERE Do we Conduct Testing and Assessment? CLINICAL SETTING Prison for rehabilitation and pardon

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Prison Psychologist

Question 30

WHERE Do we Conduct Testing and Assessment? CLINICAL SETTING various tools of assessment used.

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BUSINESS AND MILITARY SETTING

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WHERE Do we Conduct Testing and Assessment? CLINICAL SETTING government licensing, certification or general credentialing of professionals

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GOVERNMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL CREDENTIALING

Question 30

WHERE Do we Conduct Testing and Assessment? CLINICAL SETTING Publish research

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ACADEMIC RESEARCH SETTINGS

Question 30

WHERE Do we Conduct Testing and Assessment? CLINICAL SETTING many different kinds of measurement procedures find application in a wide variety of setting.

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OTHER SETTINGS

Question 31

WHERE to Go for Authoritative Information?

Answer 31

Test Catalogues Test Manuals Professional Books Reference Volume Journal Articles Online Databases Other Sources

Question 31

HOW are Assessment Conducted?

Answer 31

● 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)

Question 32

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.

Answer 32

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.

Question 33

An _____ -language version of Binet’s test was prepared for use in school in ____________.

Answer 33

An English -language version of Binet’s test was prepared for use in school in United State.

Question 33

He was the creator of first IQ test.

Answer 33

Alfred Binet (1857-1911)

Question 34

When the ____________ declared war on _______ and entered World War 1 in ____, the military would depend even more on ____________________ to screen recruits for service.

Answer 34

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.