CHAPTER 1: Introduction

Question 1

what is psychological testing?

Answer 1

the administration and scoring of tests for measuring specific psychological variables.

Question 2

this term refers to the gathering and integration of psychology-related data to make a psychological evaluation that is accomplished through tools such as tests, interviews, case studies, behavioral observation, and specially designed apparatuses and measurement procedures.

Answer 2

psychological assessment

Question 3

what is psychological assessment?

Answer 3

a broader concept that includes
testing but also incorporates interviews,
observations, and other evaluative tools for a comprehensive psychological evaluation.

Question 4

this term refers to the process of measuring psychology-related variables by means of devices or procedures designed to obtain a sample of behavior

Answer 4

psychological testing

Question 5

this type of assessment evaluates skills relevant to school success (e.g., intelligence and achievement tests)

Answer 5

educational assessment

Question 6

this type of assessment draws conclusions about past psychological states.

Answer 6

retrospective assessment

Question 7

this type of assessment involves “In-the moment” evaluation during specific events.

Answer 7

ecological momentary assessment

Question 8

What is the process of assessment?

Answer 8

Referral —> Assessment planning —> Selection of tools —> Report Writing —> Feedback

Question 9

this approach to assessment focuses on an interactive approach to psychological assessment that usually follows a model of (1) evaluation, (2) intervention of some sort, and (3) evaluation and is most typically employed in educational settings, although it may be employed in correctional, corporate, neuropsychological, clinical, and most any other setting as well.

Answer 9

dynamic assessment

Question 9

this type of interview has multiple interviewers assess candidates together, often used in hiring.

Answer 9

panel interview

Question 10

what are the tools of psychological assessment?

Answer 10

1. Psychological Tests
2. Interview
3. Portfolio
4. Case History Data
5. Behavioral Observation
6. Role-Play Tests

Question 11

this tool of psychological assessment specifically measures psychological traits like intelligence, personality, or values by analyzing behavior samples.

Answer 11

psychological test

Question 12

this tool of assessment involves a direct information-gathering method, varying in style and purpose.

Answer 12

interview

Question 13

this tool of assessment involves a collection of work samples used to evaluate skills or achievements

Answer 13

portfolio

Question 14

this tool of assessment involves archival records (written or visual) that provide a comprehensive background on an assessee.

This can include case studies, detailed reports based on this data.

Answer 14

case history data

Question 15

this tool of assessment monitors behaviors in controlled or natural settings to record qualitative or quantitative data

Answer 15

behavioral observation

Question 16

this type of observation observes behaviors in typical settings, like schools or workplaces.

Answer 16

naturalistic observation

Question 17

what are the reference sources for information about psychological assessments?

Answer 17

1. Test Manuals
2. Professional Books
3. Reference Volumes
4. Journal Articles
5. Online Databases

Question 17

this tool of assessment assesses behavior in simulated situations, allowing participants to “act” as they would in real-life scenarios

Answer 17

role-play tests

Question 17

what is psychological autopsy?

Answer 17

posthumous reconstruction of a person’s
psychological profile using records and
interviews

Question 18

what are the rights of test takers?

Answer 18

1. the right to informed consent
2. the right to be informed of test findings
3. the right to privacy and confidentiality

Question 19

this type of assessment evaluates skills relevant to school success (e.g., intelligence and achievement tests)

Answer 19

educational assessment

Question 20

this type of assessment evaluation is conducted without physical proximity to the subject.

Answer 20

remote assessment

Question 21

this term refers to the process of assigning
such evaluative codes or statements to performance on tests, tasks, interviews, or other behavior samples

Answer 21

SCORING

Question 22

what are the types of settings where assessments are conducted?

Answer 22

1. Educational Setting 2. Clinical Setting 3. Counseling Setting 4. Geriatric Setting 5. Business & Military Setting 6. Governmental and Organizational Credentialing 7. Academic Research Setting

Question 22

who are the parties in the assessment enterprise?

Answer 22

1. Test Developers 2. Test Users 3. Test Takers

Question 23

this term refers to the form, plan, structure, arrangement, and layout of test items as well as to related considerations such as time limits

Answer 23

FORMAT

Question 24

this term refers to 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

Answer 24

ACCOMMODATION

Question 25

this term refers to 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 variable(s)

Answer 25

ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT