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psychological assessment |
gathering and integration of psychology-relatrd data for the purpose of making a psychological evaluation |
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psychological testing |
process of measuring psychology related variables by means of devices or procedures designed to obtain a sample of behavior |
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test |
a measurement device or technique used to quantify behavior |
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psychological test |
set of items that are designed to measure characteristics of human beings that pertain to behavior |
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interview |
method of gathering information through direct communication involving reciprocal change |
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portfolio |
work products retained on paper etc. |
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case history data |
refers to records, transcripts, and other accounts that preserve archival information relevant to the assessee |
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case study |
assembly of case history data into an illustrative account |
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behavioral observation |
monitoring the actions of other or oneself by visual or electronic means |
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role play |
acting an improvised part in a simulated situation |
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role play test |
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 |
parties in the assessment enterprise |
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measurement |
process of quantifying so that characteristics of individuals can be identified |
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testing |
administrarion of a test and interpretation of a test score |
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test catalogues test manuals reference volumes journal articles online databases |
reference sources |
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educational clinical counseling geriatric business and military governmental and organizational |
settings where assessments are conducted |
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classification diagnosis and treatment planning self knowledge research developmental plan |
uses of testing |
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classification |
assigning of the person from one category to another |
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placement |
sorting of persons into different programs appropriate to their needs and skills |
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screening |
quick and simple test/procedure to identify persons with special characteristics/traits |
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certification |
confers to privileges |
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selection |
choosing what or who is better for a particular situation |
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level a - vocational proficiency, achievement test |
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 |
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 |
these tests require substantial understanding of testing and supporting topics |