Module 1

What is Psychological testing and assessment ?

Why Psychological Testing Matters?

Why Psychological Assessment?

Brief History of Psychological Assessment
and Testing

Importance of considering culture

Importance of considering culture

Definitions and approaches of Psychological Testing
and Assessment.

Testing vs. Assessment

Definitions

What is a “psychological test”?

Why do we use “psychological test”?

Psychological Tests Alone not Enough

Types of Psychological Tests

Types of Psychological Tests
Content and format

Format: Speed versus Power

Assessment

Tools of psychological assessment

The Assessment Process

Assessor Approach

Ethics

Risks of Incompetency