2.4 Interviews & Behavioral Assessments

Traditional Assessment & Tele-Assessment

Assessment Techniques

Traditional Assessment

The conventional methods of evaluating student learning, typically involving pen-and-paper tests or other in-person activities

Tele-Assessment

The use of technology to conduct assessments remotely, often utilizing online platforms, video conferencing, or other digital tools

Interviews (Clinical Interview)

Primary goal of this tool is to assess (case formulation and treatment planning) and help (referral) the client

Criterion Variance & Information Variance

Issues Addressed by Structured Interview

Criterion Variance

Amount of error caused by vague guidelines for exclusion or inclusion in different categories

Information Variance

Variability in amount and type of information derived from interviews with clients

Intake Interview

Psychodiagnostic Interview

Behavioral Interview

Mental Status Examination

Suicide Assessment Interview

Common Clinical Interview Procedures

Intake Interview

Clinical interview procedure that serves as a preliminary data collection needed. It aims to formulate an initial hypothesis or gain information on client’s history

Psychodiagnostic Interview (used by Psychiatrists)

Clinical interview procedure with questions typically anchored on the diagnostic criteria (DSM) to assess clients and provide diagnosis

Behavioral Interview (used by Psychologists)

Clinical interview procedure with questions typically explore the onset of behavior

Mental Status Examination

Clinical interview procedure that is a structured assessment of a person’s current mental capacity, encompassing their appearance, behavior, cognitive functions, and emotional state

Suicide Assessment Interview

Clinical interview procedure with that makes use of rating scales to assess or detect suicidal thoughts

Case History Profile

A comprehensive record of a patient’s medical and personal background, used to understand their condition and guide treatment decisions

Portfolio

Includes samples of one’s ability and accomplishment

Behavioral Observation

Assessment tool that is an internal source of verification through monitoring actions of others or oneself

SORC Model

Stimulus, organismic valuables, actual response, & consequences

Behavioral Observation and Rating Scale

Self-Monitoring

Analogue Studies

Situational Analysis Measure

Role Play

Psychophysiological Method

Common Behavioral Assessment Procedures

Behavioral Observation and Rating Scale

Behavioral assessment procedure that involves directly observing and recording a person's behavior in their natural environment or a simulated setting

Self-Monitoring

Behavioral assessment procedure that involves individuals systematically observing and recording their own behavior, thoughts, or feelings

Analogue Studies

Behavioral assessment procedure that uses published studies to investigate certain behaviors in a controlled environment (prototype or references)

Situational Analysis Measure

Behavioral assessment procedure that involves subjects who are clients in certain situations (adults)

Role Play

Behavioral assessment procedure where the assessee is directed to act as if they were somewhere in a particular situation (children)

Psychophysiological Method

Behavioral assessment procedure that involves measuring physiological responses that are associated with psychological states or behaviors