Psychological Assessment Overview

Psychological Assessment Overview

• Ecological Momentary Assessment evaluates specific problems and cognitive or behavioral variables "in the moment" at the time and place they occur.
• Collaborative assessment involves the assessor and assessee working together from initial contact to final feedback.
• Therapeutic assessment promotes self-discovery and understanding throughout the evaluation process.
• Dynamic assessment refers to a collaborative approach typically following some form of intervention.

Psychological Testing

• Psychological testing measures psychology-related variables through structured devices or procedures.
• Content refers to the subject matter involved in the assessment.
• Format encompasses the plan, structure, and layout of the test.
• Item is a specific stimulus eliciting a response that is scored or evaluated.
• Administration Procedures can take place either one-on-one or in group settings.
• Score is a summary that reflects performance on the test, which may be numerical or descriptive.
• Scoring involves assigning scores based on assessed performances.
• Cut-Score is a reference point for classifying data into distinct categories based on judgment.

Psychometric Properties

• Psychometric properties are essential for constructing, selecting, and interpreting psychological tests.
• Psychometric Soundness refers to the technical quality of a test.
• Psychometrics is the science of psychological measurement.
• A Psychometrist/Psychometrician is a professional who analyzes and interprets psychological data.

Types of Psychological Assessment

• Educational Assessment focuses on evaluating abilities and skills relevant to educational contexts.
• Retrospective Assessment concludes psychological aspects as they existed at a previous point in time.
• Remote Assessment occurs when the subject is not physically present with the evaluator, broadening the accessibility of assessments.

Key Characteristics of Psychometric Evaluation

• Psychological assessment requires logical problem-solving and comprehensive integration of diverse data sources to address specific referral questions.
• Assessor competency is crucial in selecting appropriate evaluation tools and conducting reliable assessments.