What is Psychological Assessment and Testing all about?
Gathering and integration of psychology-related data for the purpose of making psychological evaluation that is accomplished through the use of tools (test,interviews, case studies, behavioral observations)and specially designed and measurement procedures.
Psychological Assessment
Process of measuring psychology-related variables by means of devices on procedures designed to obtain sample of behavior.
Psychological Testing
A standardized measuring device or procedure used to describe the ability, knowledge, skills or attitude of the individual.
Psychological Test(s)
The process of quantifying the amount or number of a particular occurrence of event, situation, phenomenon, object or person.
Measurement
The process of synthesizing the results of measurement with reference to some norms and standards.
Assessment
Tools of Psychological Assessment
1) Psychological Tests
2) Interviews
3) Portfolio Assessment
4) Case-History Data
5) Behavioral Observation
6) Role Play Tests
7) Computers as Tools
The process of judging the worth of any occurrence of event, situation, phenomenon, object or person which concludes with a particular decision.
Evaluation
A tool of assessment in which information is gathered through direct, reciprocal communication.
Interviews
Three types of interviews
Structured
Semi-structured
Unstructured
Method of gathering information through direct communication involves:
1) Reciprocal exchange
2) Take note of verbal and non-verbal actions—facial expressions, eye contact and general reaction to the demand of the interview
A type of work sample is used as an assessment tool—sample of one’s ability and accomplishment.
Portfolio Assessment
Records, transcripts, and other accounts in any media that preserve archival information, official and informal accounts, and other data and items relevant to the assessee
Case-History Data
Monitoring the actions of others or oneself by visual or electronic means while recording quantitative/qualitative information regarding those sections—can be used as diagnostic aid (inpatient facilities, behavioral research lab, classroom)
Behavioral Observation
Tool for assessment wherein assesses are directed to act as if they were in a particular situation—used when real settings are too impractical.
Role Play Tests
Computers as Tools
Types of Tests Based on the Number of Examinees
1) Individual Test
2) Group Test
The examiner/test administrator gives the test to only one person
Individual Test
The examiner/test administrator gives to more than one person
Group Test
Tests Based on the Type of Behavior They Measure
1) Ability Test
a) Achievement Test
b) Aptitude Test
c) Intelligence Test
2) Personality Test
3) Interest Test
Ability Test
Measures previous learning
Achievement Test
Measures potential for learning or acquiring a specific skill
Aptitude Test
General potential to solve problems, adapt to changing circumstances, think abstractly, and profit from experience.
Intelligence Test