On Testing and Assessment by: Dr. Maria Theresa O. del Rosario, RPsy, JD
Uses of Intelligence Tests
Who are the Parties in Assessment
History of Psychological Assessment
Era Two: Testing Movement
Era Three: Modern Assessment
Twelve Assumptions in Psychological Testing and Assessment
Assumption Two: Psychological traits and states can be quantified and measured. Test item Test score
Assumption Three: Various methods of measuring aspects of the same thing can be useful.
Assumption Five: Assessment can pinpoint phenomena that require further attention or study.
Assumption Six: Many sources of data are part of the assessment process.
Assumption Seven: Various sources of error are part of the assessment process.
Assumption eight: Tests and other measurement techniques have strengths and weaknesses.
Assumption ten. Test-related behavior predicts non-test-related behavior.
Assumption eleven: Present-day behavior sampling predicts future behavior.
Assumption twelve: Testing and assessment can be conducted in a fair and unbiased manner.
Assumption thirteen: Testing and assessment benefit society.
Test Administration The Examiner and the Subject
Behavioral Assessment Methodology