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Psychological Assess
Psychological Assessment
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Psychological testing | The process of measuring psychology-related variables by means of devices or procedures designed to obtain a sample of behavior.Administration of psychological tests |
| Psychometrics | The branch of psychology concerned with the design and use of psychological tests and the application of statistical and mathematical techniques to psychological testing. |
| Psychological assessment | The gathering and integration of psychology-related data for the purpose of making a psychological evaluation that is accomplished through the use of tools such as tests, interviews, case studies, behavioral observation and measurement procedures. |
| Achievement Tests | Refers to previous learning |
| Aptitude tests | Refers to the potential for learning or acquiring a specific skill |
| Intelligence Tests | Refers to a person's general potential to solve problems, adapt to changing circumstances, think abstractly, and profit from experience. |