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Difference Between Psychological Assessment and Psychological Testing

The document discusses the difference between psychological assessment and psychological testing. Psychological assessment is a broader concept that uses various techniques like observations and interviews to evaluate cognitive functioning, while psychological testing specifically uses standardized tests. Psychological assessment provides a more comprehensive evaluation of an individual through multiple sources of information.

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Difference Between Psychological Assessment and Psychological Testing

The document discusses the difference between psychological assessment and psychological testing. Psychological assessment is a broader concept that uses various techniques like observations and interviews to evaluate cognitive functioning, while psychological testing specifically uses standardized tests. Psychological assessment provides a more comprehensive evaluation of an individual through multiple sources of information.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT (CC9)

M.A SEMESTER-2
TOPIC: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND
PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING

Dr. Saba Farheen

UGC NET, UGC PDF, Rajasthan SET, PhD

Part Time Assistant Professor

Department of Psychology, Patna University

Email id- [email protected]


DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND
PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING

 Psychological Assessment is a broad concept which includes different


techniques to study the cognitive functioning and other abilities or behavior
of human beings. In contrast, Psychological Testing is a process of all the
possible uses, applications, and underlying concepts of psychological and
educational tests.
 The assessment of human characteristics involves observations, interviews,
checklists, inventories, Projective tests, and other psychological tests.
Psychological Testing uses Psychological Tests.
 Psychological Assessment is a more comprehensive term, referring to the
entire process of compiling information about a person and using it to make
inferences about characteristics and to predict behavior. Psychological
Testing represents only one source of information used in the assessment
process.
 Psychological Assessment is a complex process. Each assessment involves
various procedures (interviewing, observation, testing etc.) and dimensions.
Psychological Testing is simpler process which typically involves
unidimensional technique.
 Psychological Assessment answers a question, solves a problem, or helps in
decision through the use of different scientific tools. Psychological Testing
only collects numerical information.
 Psychological Assessment uses various source of data i.e Subject, Friends,
Neighbors, Teachers, Relatives etc. Psychological Testing collects data only
through the Tester.
 Psychological Assessment is a lengthy process. It takes few hours to few
days or even more. Psychological Testing takes few minutes to few hours.
 Psychological Assessment represents Idiographic nature. It focuses on the
uniqueness of a person, group or a situation. Psychological Testing focuses
on Nomothetic approach. It finds the difference between individuals and the
groups.
 In Psychological Assessment, the assesser has the knowledge of Testing and
other assessment techniques, also the area which are being assessed. In
Psychological Testing, the tester possess the knowledge of Tests and
Testing.
 Psychological Assessment is typically individualized. It focuses on the
different functioning od a person. Psychological Testing may be individual
or group in nature.
 Psychological Assessment is based on Subjectivity. Quantification is rarely
possible. Psychological Testing requires objectivity. In this quantification is
critical.
 Psychological Assessment is an expensive process. It requires highly
qualified professional whereas Psychological Testing is not expensive.
 Psychological Assessment is both structured and unstructured but
Psychological Testing is highly structured.
 The greater complexity of the Psychological assessment process makes its
results far more difficult to evaluate. The results of Psychological Testing
can be evaluated easily.

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