ST. ALY TOS PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT (REVIEW)

Psychological Testing

The process: it can be an individual or group in nature. can typically add up "the number of correct answers or the number of certain types of responses . . . with little if any regard for the how or mechanics of such content".

Psychological Testing

it is a process of measuring psychology-related variables by means of devices or procedures designed to obtain a sample of behavior

Psychological Testing

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

Psychological Assessment

by means of 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 specially designed apparatuses and measurement procedures.

Psychological Testing

the objective of it is to obtain some gauge, usually numerical in nature, with regard to an ability or attribute.

Psychological Assessment

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

Psychological Testing

Typically used to yields a test score or series of test scores.

Psychological Assessment

The process is for focuses on how an individual processes rather than simply the results of that processing.

Psychological Assessment

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

Psychological Assessment

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

Psychological Assessment

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.

Retrospective Assessment

defined as 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.

Remote Assessment

refers to 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.

Educational Assessment

Refers to, broadly speaking, the use of tests and other tools to evaluate abilities and skills relevant to success or failure in a school or pre-school context.

Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA).

refers to the "in the moment" evaluation of specific problems and related cognitive and behavioral variables at the very time and place that they occur.

Psychological Testing

The tester is not key to the process; practically speaking,

one tester may be substituted for another tester without appreciably affecting the evaluation.

Test

defined simply as a measuring device or procedure.

Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA).

used to help tackle diverse clinical problems including post-traumatic stress disorder, problematic smoking and chronic abdominal pain in children.

Format

Pertains to the form, plan, structure, arrangement, and layout of test items as well as to related considerations such as time limits.

Format

also used to refer to the form in which a test is administered: computerized, pencil-and-paper, or some other form.

Score

as a code or summary statement, usually but not necessarily numerical in nature, that reflects an evaluation of performance on a test, task, interview, or some other sample of behavior.

Scoring

the process of assigning such evaluative codes or statements to performance on tests, tasks, interviews, or other behavior samples. In the world of psychological assessment, many different types of scores exist.

Cut Score

reference point, usually numerical, derived by judgment and used to divide a set of data into two or more classifications.

Cut Score

also referred to as a cutoff score or simply a

cutoff

Psychometrics

defined as the science of psychological

measurement.

Psychometric Soundness

referring to how consistently and how accurately a psychological test measures what it purports to measure.

Utility

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

Interview

taking note of both verbal and nonverbal behavior.

Nonverbal Behavior

may include the body language, movements, and facial expressions in response, the extent of eye contact, apparent willingness to cooperate, and general reaction to the demands. it can be used in telephone, face to face and online platforms.

Interview

this is the method of gathering information through direct communication involving reciprocal exchange.

Panel Interview

also referred as Board interview

Panel Interview

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

Panel Interview

employed. Here, more than one interviewer participates in the assessment.

Panel Interview

the advantage of this personnel assessment technique is that any idiosyncratic biases of a lone interviewer will be

minimized and the disadvantage of the interview relates to its utility; the cost of using multiple interviewers may not be justified

Therapeutic Technique

also called as Motivational interview

Motivational Interview

used by counselors and clinicians to gather information about some problematic behavior, while simultaneously attempting to address it therapeutically.

Motivational Interview

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 positively affect motivation and effect therapeutic change.

Portfolio

used as a tool of evaluation. Students and professionals in many different fields of endeavor ranging from art to architecture keep files of their work products.

Portfolio

These work products—whether retained on paper, canvas, film, video, audio, or some other mediums constitute

Case History Data

refers to records, transcripts, and other accounts in written, pictorial, or other form that preserve archival information, official and informal accounts, and other data and items relevant to an assessee.

Behavioral Observation

defined as monitoring the actions of others or oneself by visual or electronic means while recording quantitative and/or qualitative information regarding those actions.

Behavioral Observation

often used as a diagnostic aid in various settings such as inpatient facilities, behavioral research laboratories, and classrooms.

Behavioral Observation

used for purposes of selection or placement in corporate or organizational settings.

Behavioral Observation

used as an aid in identifying personnel who best demonstrate the abilities required to perform a particular task or job.

Behavioral Observation

it is variety that is referred to as naturalistic observation.

Role Play

defined as acting an improvised or partially improvised part in a simulated situation.

Role Play Test

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

Role Play Test

The Assessees may then be evaluated with regard to their expressed thoughts, behaviors, abilities, and other variables.

Central Processing

it is conducted at some central location

Local Processing

Scoring may be done on-site

Tele Processing

If processing occurs at a central location, test-related data may be sent to and returned from this central facility by means of phone lines

Interpretive Report

distinguished by its inclusion of numerical or narrative interpretive statements in the report.

Interpretive Report

some is containing relatively little interpretation and simply call attention to certain high, low, or unusual scores that need to be focused on.

Consultative Report

high end of interpretive reports

Consultative Report

This type of report, usually written in language appropriate for communication between assessment professionals, may provide expert opinion concerning analysis of the data.

Integrative Report

will employ previously collected data (such as medication records or behavioral observation data) into the test report.

CAPA

refers to the term computer-assisted psychological assessment.

CAT

it is another acronym that came, and this is computer adaptive testing

Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)

this term is a reference to the computer's ability to tailor the test to the test taker's ability or test-taking pattern.

Case Study

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

Group Think

result of the varied forces that drive decision-makers to reach a consensus

Naturalistic Observation

observe humans in natural setting

SORC Model

Stimulus, Organismic Valuables, Actual Response, Consequence

Standardized / Structured

questions are prepared

Non-standardized / Unstructured

pursue relevant ideas in depth

Semi-Standardized / Focused

may probe further on specific number of questions

Non-Directive

subject is allowed to express his feelings without fear of disapproval

Mental Status Examination

determines the mental status of the patient

Intake Interview

determine why the client came for assessment; chance to inform the client about the policies, fees, and process involved

Social Case

biographical sketch of the client

Employment Interview

determine whether the candidate is suitable for hiring