Psychological Testing and Assessment Overview

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What is the main difference between testing and assessment according to the text?

Testing focuses on group evaluations while assessment is individualized.

Testing requires technician-like skills while assessment involves the use of tools for data integration.

Testing yields logical problem-solving approaches while assessment yields test scores.

Testing aims to gauge abilities while assessment answers referral questions by using various tools. (correct)

What type of skills does the role of an assessor in assessment require?

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling skills

Technician-like skills (correct)

What does the outcome of testing typically yield?

Behavioral observations

Portfolio assessments

Logical problem-solving approaches

Test scores (correct)

Which tool of assessment involves observing an individual's behavior in certain situations?

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In assessment, what is the primary role of the evaluator/tester?

Score the test results accurately Signup and view all the answers

What kind of data does a portfolio typically include in the assessment process?

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Which statement best describes the process of assessment?

'Logical problem-solving approach with enough sources of data to answer referral questions' is crucial in assessments. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of testing in the context of psychological assessment?

Numerically gauging abilities or attributes Signup and view all the answers

'Behavioral Observation' is a tool used in assessment to:

Observe an individual's behavior in specific situations Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main difference between testing and assessment according to the text?

What type of skills does the role of an assessor in assessment require?

What does the outcome of testing typically yield?

Which tool of assessment involves observing an individual's behavior in certain situations?

In assessment, what is the primary role of the evaluator/tester?

What kind of data does a portfolio typically include in the assessment process?

Which statement best describes the process of assessment?

What is the main focus of testing in the context of psychological assessment?

'Behavioral Observation' is a tool used in assessment to:

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