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accommodation |
some kind of adjustment made to tests to accommodate disabilities |
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achievement test |
evaluates accomplishments, level of learning achieved |
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alternate assessment |
evaluative or diagnostic procedure or process that varies from the usual or standardised way to accommodate assessees with disabilities or alternative methods designed to measure the same variables |
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behavioural observation |
the monitoring the actions of others or oneself by visual or electronic means while recording quantitative and/or qualitative information regarding those actions. |
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CAPA |
computer assisted psychological assessment (assists test user not taker)
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case history |
assembly of case history data as well as other related data into an illustrative account. A report or illustrative account compiled on the basis of case history data (of person or event).
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case history data |
records, transcripts and other accounts written, pictorial or other form that preserve archival information, official and informal accounts, and other data and items relevant to an assessee. |
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case study |
same as case history |
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central processing |
data is processed in some central location |
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collaborative psychological assessment |
the assessor and assessee may work together as partners from initial contact through to final feedback
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consultative report |
usually written in language appropriate for communication between assessment professionals, and may contain expert opinion regarding data analysis.
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cut score |
cut-off, is a reference point usually numerical used to divide a set of data into two or more classifications. Used in schools, by employers, Govt agencies. |
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dementia |
a loss of cognitive functioning (which may affect memory, thinking, reasoning, psychomotor speed, attention and related abilities and personality) that occurs as a result of damage to or loss of brain cells |
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diagnosis |
description or conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and opinion |
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diagnostic test |
tool of assessment used to help narrow down and identify areas of deficit to be targeted for intervention |
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dynamic assessment |
an interactive approach to psychological assessment that usually follows a model of 1) evaluation 2) intervention of some sort, and 3) evaluation |
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extended scoring report |
Includes statistical analyses of performance |
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format |
form, plan, structure, arrangement and layout of tests also considerations such as time limit. Also refers to form in which test is administered – computerised (also PC or Mac), pencil-and-paper, etc. Format not confined to tests, denotes form or structure of other evaluative tools and processes. |
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groupthink |
decisions made by groups may not be as sound as decisions made my individuals, as a result of the varied forces that may drive the decision makers to reach a consensus. |
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health psychology |
focuses on understanding the role of psychological variables in the onset, course, treatment and prevention of illness, disease and disability uses individual interviews, surveys, P&P tests etc |
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informal evaluation |
non-systematic assessment that leads to the formation of an opinion or attitude |
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integrative report |
integrates data from the test itself along with previously collected data (medication records, behavioural observation data).
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interpretive report |
includes numerical or narrative interpretive statements. Some contain little information simply highlighting high, low or unusual scores for focus |
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interview |
broadly a method of gathering info through direct communication involving reciprocal exchange. Nonverbal behaviour is also observed. appearance ie dress neat vs. sloppy, appropriate vs. inappropriate etc. may be noted. |
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local processing |
data processing on same site as testing |
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naturalistic observation |
behavioural observation is carried out in natural settings |
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panel interview |
presumes to eliminate lone interviewer bias, disadvantage is cost of multiple interviewers. |
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portfolio |
files of a person's work, as sample of one's abilities and achievements it may be used as a tool of evaluation. |
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protocol |
the form or sheet or booklets on which the test takers responses are entered, also refers to a description of a set of test or assessment related procedures. |
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pseudodementia
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Severe depression in the elderly can contribute to cognitive functioning that mimics dementia |
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psychological assessment |
the gathering and integration of psychological related data for the purpose of making a psychological evaluation that is accomplished through the use of tools such as tests, interviews, case studies, behavioural observation and specially designed apparatuses and measurement procedures. |
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psychological autopsy |
a reconstruction of a deceased individual's psychological profile on the basis of archival records, artefacts and interviews previously conducted when alive or conducted with people who knew the assessee. |
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psychological test |
a device or procedure designed to measure variables (constructs) related to psychology (intelligence, personality, aptitude, interests, attitude or values). |
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psychological testing |
the process of measuring psychology-related variables by means of devices or procedures designed to obtain a sample of behaviour. |
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psychometrican |
refers to professional who uses, analyses and interprets psychological test data. |
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psychometrics |
science of psychological measurement |
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psychometric soundness |
how consistently and how accurately a psychological test measures what it purports to measure. |
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quality of life |
perceived stress, loneliness, sources of satisfaction, personal values, quality of living conditions and friendships and other social support |
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rapport |
working relationship between the examiner and the examinee |
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role play |
acting an improvised or partially improvised part in a simulated situation. |
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role-play test |
an assessment tool where assessees are directed to act as though they are in a particular situation. |
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score |
a code or summary statement, usually numerical, that reflects performance on a test, task, interview or some other behaviour sample |
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scoring |
process of assigning code or summary statement. Some scores result from simple summing of responses and some more elaborate |
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scoring report |
ranges from simple - a listing of score or scores to extended which includes statistical analyses of performance |
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simple scoring report |
a listing of score or scores |
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social facilitation |
social influence that may affect the assessee's performance, particularly on memory, attention and other cognitive function tasks |
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test |
a device or procedure designed to measure variables (constructs) related to psychology (intelligence, personality, aptitude, interests, attitude or values) |
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test catalogue |
Contains general descriptions of test, what it is designed to do and who it is designed to be used with. Readily available to anyone who requests a catalogue. |
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test developer |
create tests or other methods of assessment |
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test manual |
Usually most detailed available source for info re the standardisation sample and test administration instructions. May also contain useful info regarding the theory the test is based on (if it is). Typically contains at least some info re psychometric soundness of the test. |
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test taker |
anyone who is the subject of an assessment or evaluation also known as assessee |
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test user |
clinicians, counsellors, school psychologists, HR personnel, consumer psychologists, experimental psychologists and social psychologists. |
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therapeutic psychological assessment |
a variety of collaborative assessment that includes an element of therapy as part of the process |
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third parties in psychological assessment |
Supervisor of Assessor, friend of relative of assessee, representative from the institution where the assessment is conducted, a translator, attorney, or someone else (discouraged & must be noted on the report). |
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utility |
usefulness or practical value a test or other tool of assessment has for a particular purpose |