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What is the key principle of psychometric testing mentioned in the text?
Predictive validity
In what context are tests used in clinical assessment?
Detection, diagnosis, and monitoring of abnormality
What forms part of the wider assessment procedure in clinical testing?
Clinical interviews
What is an example of a 'general' cognitive ability measure mentioned in the text?
WAIS-IV (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale)
Which diagnostic systems are mentioned in the context of clinical testing?
ICD-10 (WHO International Classification of Diseases) and DSM-V (Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of the APA)
What is the key principle of psychometric testing mentioned in the text?
Predictive validity: the notion that test scores predict outcomes on important real-world criteria
In what context are tests used in clinical assessment?
Detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring abnormality
What forms part of the wider assessment procedure in clinical testing?
Information from key informants and clinical interviews
Which diagnostic systems are mentioned in the context of clinical testing?
DSM-V (Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of the APA)
What is an example of a 'general' cognitive ability measure mentioned in the text?
WAIS-IV (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale)
Test your knowledge of clinical and occupational testing in the context of individual differences. Explore general principles, types of tests used, and reflections on their application.
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