The Concepts I learned in this
Chapter
Trait has been defined as “any
distinguishable, relatively enduring way in
which one
individual varies from another”
Overt behavior refers to
an observable action or the product of an
observable action, including test- or
assessment-related
responses.
The definitions of trait and state we are
using also refer to
a way in which one individual varies from
another.
The reference group with which
comparisons are made can greatly
influence one’s conclusions
or judgments.
Measuring traits and states by means of a
test entails developing not only
appropriate test items but also
appropriate
ways to score the test and interpret the
results.
The objective of the
test is to provide some indication of other
aspects of the examinee’s behavior.
The criteria for a good test would include
clear instructions for administration,
scoring, and interpretation.
Local norms provide normative
information with respect to the local
population’s performance on some test.
Criterion-referenced testing and
assessment may be defined as a method
of evaluation
and a way of deriving meaning from test
scores by evaluating an individual’s score
with
reference to a set standard.
Possible Application of the
Concept in my Profession
This is an important data which we have
to observe in order to distinguish or
determine the status of the client.
This can be used as an important data in
a assessing a client.
In psychological assessment, assessors
may also make such comparisons with
respect to the patient/person.
During assessment the test taker can be
compared to this group for better
conclusion or judgement.
In different psychological tests, some
number representing the score on the test
is derived from the examinee’s
responses. Which will be beneficial in
conducting an assessment in the future.
In the future, in conducting a test to a
client patterns of answers to true–false
questions on one widely used test of
personality are used in
decision making regarding mental
disorders.
A test is crucial for a psychologist
because it is one of the way to determine
a mental disorder or the mental health
status of an individual.
In some cases this are more useful in
counseling an individual than the national
norms printed in the manual.
To be licensed as a psychologist, the
applicant must achieve a score that
meets or
exceeds the score mandated by the state
on the licensing test.
Age norms indicate the average
performance
of different samples of testtakers who
were at various ages at the time the test
was administered.
These type of data will be beneficial in
some aspect of psychology especially
neuropsychological test.