Introduction to Psychology and Educational Assessment

These flashcards cover key concepts from psychology related to testing, memory, and education as discussed in the lecture notes.

Validity

The degree to which a test measures what it claims to measure.

Reliability

The consistency of a test's results over multiple administrations.

Short Term Memory

A form of memory that temporarily holds information for immediate use.

Working Memory

A part of short term memory that involves the manipulation and rearranging of information.

Long Term Memory

A form of memory that stores information over extended periods of time.

Episodic Memory

A type of long term memory that involves personal experiences and specific events.

Declarative Memory

A type of long term memory that includes factual knowledge.

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children

A common measure of IQ that assesses verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed.

Immediate Recall

The ability to repeat information right after it has been presented.

Delayed Recall

The ability to remember information after a period of time has passed since it was presented.

Recognition

The ability to identify previously learned information among new information.

Assessments of Memory

Various tests used to evaluate different components of memory.

Individualized Education Plan

A customized instructional plan designed to meet the unique needs of a student.

Industrialization in Education

A concept that critiques the education system's structure, comparing it to industrial production models.