TOS - Psychological Assessment

Alfred Binet

Created first intelligence test in 1905.

Psychological Assessment

Process of gathering and interpreting psychological data.

Testing

Includes administration and interpretation of test scores.

Assessor

Key figure in selecting evaluation tools.

Psychological Test

Device for evaluating psychological attributes.

Educational Test

Evaluates skills relevant to academic contexts.

Retrospective Test

Analyzes past psychological aspects of individuals.

Remote Test

Conducted without physical proximity to subject.

Ecological Momentary Assessment

Real-time evaluation of cognitive and behavioral variables.

Collaborative Assessment

Partnership between assessor and assesse during evaluation.

Therapeutic Assessment

Encourages self-discovery and understanding through evaluation.

Dynamic Assessment

Interactive approach: evaluate, intervene, re-evaluate.

Psychological Testing

Process of measuring psychological variables.

Content

Subject matter of a psychological test.

Format

Structure and layout of a psychological test.

Item

Specific stimulus for which responses are evaluated.

Administration Procedures

Methods for delivering tests to individuals or groups.

Score

Summary statement reflecting test performance.

Scoring

Assigning scores based on test performance.

Cut-Score

Reference point for classifying test data.

Psychometric Soundness

Quality and reliability of psychological measurements.

Psychometrics

Science focused on psychological measurement.

Psychometrist

Professional analyzing and interpreting psychological data.

Achievement Test

Measures knowledge or skills acquired from learning.

Aptitude

Potential for learning specific skills.

Intelligence

General ability to solve problems and adapt.

Structured Personality Tests

Require subjects to choose responses from options.

Projective Personality Tests

Unstructured tests revealing ambiguous responses.

Interview

Method for gathering information for assessment.

Alertness Level

Degree of awareness and responsiveness to stimuli.

Psychological Autopsy

Analysis based on archival data and communication.

Panel Interview

Assessment involving multiple interviewers.

Motivational Interview

Counseling technique to address problematic behavior.

Portfolio

Collection of samples showcasing abilities and accomplishments.

Case History Data

Records and interviews about a person's background.

Diagnostic Test

Assessment tool for identifying specific issues.

Case Study

Detailed report based on case history data.

Groupthink

Consensus-driven decision-making influenced by group dynamics.

Behavioral Observation

Monitoring actions to identify intervention areas.

Diagnosis

Conclusion based on evidence and professional opinion.

Informal Evaluation

Nonsystematic assessment forming an opinion or attitude.

Naturalistic Observation

Observing subjects in their natural environments.

Role Play

Acting in a simulated situation to assess behavior.

Role Play Test

Participants * in specific scenarios.

Quality of Life

Perceived well-being and life satisfaction variables.

Test Developers

Professionals creating assessments and testing methods.

Test User

Clinicians and psychologists administering assessments.

Test Taker

Individual participating in the assessment process.

Dementia

Cognitive decline due to brain cell damage.

Pseudodementia

Depression presenting symptoms similar to dementia.

Accommodation

Adapting assessments for individuals with exceptional needs.

Psychological Tests

Engineering assessments to evaluate mental functions.

Test Catalogues

Brief descriptions of tests, lacking detailed information.

Test Manuals

Comprehensive guides on test design and usage.

Marketing Diagnosis

Analyzing brands to identify improvement areas.

Credentialing

Governmental licensing and certification for professionals.

Academic Research

Systematic investigation to establish facts or principles.

Civil Service Testing

First testing programs in China, 2200 B.C.E.

Sampling Error

Introduced by De Moivre in 1733, affects research accuracy.

Chance Measurement

Darwin's concept influencing research and assessment methods.

Measurement Principles

Fundamental concepts essential for research publication.

Judiciary Testing

Assessment methods used within legal contexts.

Program Evaluation

Systematic assessment of program effectiveness and outcomes.

Variation in Species

Natural selection based on adaptivity and survival value.

Francis Galton

Pioneered quantification in psychological testing.

Test User Training

Preparation required for proper test administration.

Protocol

Form for recording testtaker responses.

Rapport

Working relationship between examiner and examinee.

Natural Gifts

Classifications based on individual differences.

Coefficient of Correlation

Statistical measure in psychological experimentation.

Karl Pearson

Developed Product-Moment Correlation Technique.

First Experimental Psychology Laboratory

Founded by Wilhelm Wundt in Germany.

James McKeen Cattell

Coined the term 'Mental Test'.

Charles Spearman

Originated test reliability and factor analysis.

Alternate Assessment

Evaluative procedure for children with disabilities.

Rorschach Inkblot Test

Developed by Hermann Rorschach for personality assessment.

Thematic Apperception Test

Developed by Emil Kraepelin for assessing higher mental processes.

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

Published in 1943 for personality assessment.

Factor Analysis

Method to reduce variables to essential factors.

Lightner Witmer

Founded the first psychological clinic in the US.

Mental Age

Determined in 1908 to assess intelligence.

Representative Sample

Group similar to test population for validity.

David Wechsler

Introduced Adult Intelligence Test in 1939.

Intelligence Definition

Capacity to act, think, and adapt effectively.

Lewis M. Terman

Revised Binet's test for US application.

Army Alpha

Intelligence test for literate recruits.

Army Beta

Intelligence test for illiterate recruits.

Woodworth Psychoneurotic Inventory

First self-report measure for identifying shell shock risk.

Projective Test

Test where individuals project feelings onto stimuli.

Ratio Scale

Measurement scale with a true zero point.

Descriptive Statistics

Methods to summarize and describe data characteristics.

Raw Scores

Unmodified scores representing straightforward data.

Inferential Statistics

Methods to draw conclusions from sample data.

Frequency Distribution

Listing of scores with their occurrence frequency.

Independent Variable

Variable manipulated in an experiment.

Quasi-Independent Variable

Non-manipulated variable used to designate groups.

Magnitude

Property indicating 'moreness' in measurements.

Equal Intervals

Consistent differences between scale points.

Absolute Zero

Indicates absence of the property being measured.

Post-Hoc Tests

Tests to determine significant differences after ANOVA.