Psychological Assessment is a process of administering psychological tests to assess and evaluate people. These tests are administered by trained evaluators and responses are evaluated according to carefully prescribed guidelines. There are various types of tests, including questionnaire-based scales, interview-based scales and norm-referenced tests. The scores from these tests are generally thought to reflect the differences between individuals and groups.
Behavioral assessment
Behavioral assessment is a type of psychological assessment that helps determine an individual’s personality traits and abilities. The assessment is used to predict an individual’s behavior and to help determine whether or not he or she will be a good fit for a particular role. Behavioral assessments are used extensively in educational and clinical settings.
In a corporate behavioral assessment, individuals must demonstrate behavioral competencies in a variety of activities. Behavioral assessments are a crucial tool to help employers understand their workforce. They are useful for determining the right person for a specific role and can help decrease employee turnover. They can also help an organization establish a training plan and succession plan.
Behavioral assessments are also used to evaluate candidates for leadership. Candidates may be given a variety of simulated work environments and their responses are recorded. Some employees perform exceedingly well by demonstrating exceptional drive and motivation.
Objective and projective personality tests
Generally, there are two types of personality tests: objective and projective. Typically, the two types differ in the ways they are administered, as well as the information they provide. In general, objective tests are more reliable and have higher validity than projective tests.
A projective test is designed to reveal the inner aspects of a person’s personality. This is done by asking the test taker to respond to an ambiguous stimulus. These tests are usually used in clinical and forensic settings. They allow a person to draw from internal images and draw on their past experiences to meet the demands of the test.
Projective tests are based on a Freudian approach to psychology. These tests aim to uncover unconscious thoughts, desires, and impulses. In addition to revealing the inner world of a person, they can be used to identify patients with psychosis.
Questionnaire- and interview-based scales
Developing questionnaire- and interview-based scales for psychological assessment involves a number of phases. The first phase is to determine what type of data to collect. The second phase is to choose the type of scale to use.
The third phase is to develop the questions. The fourth phase is to validate the data. The fifth phase is to pilot the scale. This is necessary to ensure the reliability of the study. Finally, the sixth phase is to conduct analysis on the feedback. The analysis includes identifying controversial items. The results may be used to enhance the study.
A questionnaire-based scale is usually administered to self-report the participant’s responses. It is usually designed in a form that is easy to administer. In some cases, it is recommended to use a multi-item psychometric scale.
Norm-referenced tests
Norm-referenced tests are standardized tests designed to evaluate an individual’s performance on a predetermined scale of measurement. These tests are commonly used in school-administered testing programs. The results of these tests are often expressed as percentiles. Typically, these scores follow a bell curve. In addition, they are designed to evaluate a test taker’s current performance and rank him or her against a normative group.
Percentile ranks are important when comparing a student’s performance to other students. However, they do not indicate whether a student is proficient in a specific skill. Percentile ranks are only used in conjunction with other assessments. Typically, these scores are given as a percentile of the total number of correct answers.
The most common use of norm-referenced tests is to compare the performance of students to their peers. These tests are used to determine eligibility for special-education services, to evaluate students’ performance on specific learning disabilities, and to monitor academic progress.
MMPI-2
MMPI-2 Psychological Assessment is a psychological test that has been empirically validated on clinical populations and non-clinical populations. It is a true-or-false, multiple-choice test. It is administered by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist. The test can be completed on paper or a computer. It takes about 90 minutes to complete. It is available in English, Spanish and audio format.
The MMPI-2-RF is a restructured version of MMPI-2 that was developed in 2008 by Pearson Assessments. This new version of the test contains 9 validity scales. It also has a total of 338 questions. It was designed using statistical analyses and test development methods. The new version of the test is easier to interpret than the original. It also provides a more robust basis for segregating cause and effect.