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Computer-Assisted Psychological Assessment (CAPA)
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-"refers to the entire ange of computer applications in psychological assessment" 552
-Design individualized tests -Presentation of stimuli -Report and interpret results |
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Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT)
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"precision and efficiency" 563
-flexible testing -total history determines next item -standard error estimated after each response -testing stops when desired SEM is reached -score based on difficulty level attained |
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What are strengths and weaknesses of CAT?
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Strength
-more accurate extreme scores (precise) -reduces length by 50% Weaknesses -order effects make it inappropriate for personality tests |
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Advantages of CAPA
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-fast turnaround
-inexpensive -near-perfect reliability in administration, scoring, and reporting -facilitates flexible testing |
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Disadvantages of CAPA
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-psychologist demoted to clerk
-test-form equivalence not guaranteed |
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Actuarial reports
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-based upon the empirical determination of relationships between test results and the criteria of interest
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Actuarial judgement
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-an empirically derived formula is used to diagnose, classify, or predict behavior
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Clinical judgement
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-the decision maker processes information in his or her head to diagnose, classify, or predict behavior
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Advantages of Computerized Testing and Report Writing
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-quick turnaround
-inexpensive cost -near-perfect reliability -complete objectivity |
