Outcomes of Testing (Psychology Tests and Measures)

Outcomes of testing (psychology tests and measures

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May 12th 2010

Introduction

Tests and measurements in psychology are used for research , diagnosis or assessment to find the solution of a problem . In most cases psychological tests evaluate and assess the information that a client gives to a psychologist . This information is usually given in the form of answers on or answers to an interview . Ultimately , the accuracy of the test largely depends on how seriously and carefully a client responds and answers the questions

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p How test and measurements are used in educational and clinical practice

In most cases , psychological tests fall into numerous categories like aptitude and achievement tests , intelligence tests , occupational tests neuropsychological tests , personality tests and specific clinical tests (Wilson Reschly , 1996 . Aptitude and achievement tests are usually applied in educational establishments or employment settings . These tests usually attempt to determine how much knowledge a person has on different s for example spelling or mathematics or how much ability a person has to master some materials in a given area

Intelligence tests normally attempt to measure the intelligence of a person that is , the essential capability to understand the simple things in the world , absorb the way it functions , and apply the relevant knowledge to enhance the quality of a person 's life (Norcross , Karpiak Santoro , 2005 . Neuropsychological tests try to measure certain deficits in the cognitive functioning that is their ability to speak , reason and think , which may result from a kind of...