Knowra Psychological assessment Psychological assessment Psychological assessment is the systematic collection and interpretation of information about a person’s psychological functioning. It combines methods such as interviews, tests, observation, and records to answer specific questions.
Clinical interview : A structured or open-ended conversation used to gather information about symptoms, history, and functioning. Interviews provide direct accounts that help frame assessment questions and interpret other evidence.
Reliability (psychometrics) : The consistency of measurements across items, occasions, or evaluators. Unreliable scores make conclusions about a person’s functioning unstable.
Neuropsychological assessment : The evaluation of cognitive and behavioral functioning in relation to brain systems and conditions. It applies assessment methods to questions about cognition, brain injury, and neurological illness.
Psychological screening : A brief procedure for identifying people who may need further evaluation for a condition or risk. Screening flags possible concerns but does not provide the depth of a full assessment.
Cultural bias in psychological testing : Systematic distortion in test results or interpretation associated with cultural differences or unequal conditions. Cultural bias can make scores misrepresent functioning when measures or norms fit poorly.
Psychological test : A standardized instrument designed to measure psychological characteristics, abilities, or symptoms. Tests add structured measurements that can complement interviews and observations.
Validity (psychometrics) : The degree to which evidence supports a particular interpretation and use of test scores. Validity concerns whether assessment results support the conclusions drawn from them.
Educational assessment : The evaluation of a learner’s abilities, needs, and performance to guide educational decisions. It uses psychological evidence to inform instruction, supports, and eligibility decisions.
Psychological testing : The administration and scoring of psychological tests to measure selected characteristics or abilities. Testing is one component of assessment, which also integrates interviews, records, and observation.
Informed consent : Voluntary agreement to a procedure after receiving relevant information about its purpose, risks, and limits. Assessment requires clear explanation of its purpose, procedures, and intended use.
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