Chapter 1: Psychological Testing And Assessment

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psychological assessment

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gathering and integration of psychology-relatrd data for the purpose of making a psychological evaluation

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psychological testing

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process of measuring psychology related variables by means of devices or procedures designed to obtain a sample of behavior

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test

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a measurement device or technique used to quantify behavior

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psychological test

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set of items that are designed to measure characteristics of human beings that pertain to behavior

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interview

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method of gathering information through direct communication involving reciprocal change

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portfolio

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work products retained on paper etc.

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case history data

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refers to records, transcripts, and other accounts that preserve archival information relevant to the assessee

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case study

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assembly of case history data into an illustrative account

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behavioral observation

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monitoring the actions of other or oneself by visual or electronic means

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role play

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acting an improvised part in a simulated situation

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role play test

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tool of assessment wherein assessees are directed to act as if they were in a particular situation

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test developer

test user

testtaker

society at large

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parties in the assessment enterprise

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measurement

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process of quantifying so that characteristics of individuals can be identified

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testing

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administrarion of a test and interpretation of a test score

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test catalogues

test manuals

reference volumes

journal articles

online databases

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reference sources

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educational

clinical

counseling

geriatric

business and military

governmental and organizational

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settings where assessments are conducted

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classification

diagnosis and treatment planning

self knowledge

research

developmental plan

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uses of testing

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classification

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assigning of the person from one category to another

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placement

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sorting of persons into different programs appropriate to their needs and skills

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screening

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quick and simple test/procedure to identify persons with special characteristics/traits

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certification

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confers to privileges

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selection

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choosing what or who is better for a particular situation

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level a - vocational proficiency, achievement test

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these instruments are straightforward paper and pencil measures that can be administered, scored and interpreted with minimal training

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level b - aptitude tests, personality inventory

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these tests require knowledge of test construction and training in statistics and psychology.

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level c - individual test of intelligence, projective tests, personality test

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these tests require substantial understanding of testing and supporting topics