LYCEUMOFALABANG

PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

MODULE ACTIVITY 1

NAME: DEO, DANILYN L. SECTION: 2-2A2

Instruction: Make a reflection paper based on your learning on the topic:

“HISTORY AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL

ASSESSMENT”

Reminder: Answer based on your own words and do not copy on the internet.

Psychological assessment is an essential component of modern psychology, with

roots dating back to the early 20th century. Over the years, the development and
evolution of psychological assessment has been influenced by various historical
and cultural factors. In this reflection paper, I will discuss my learning on the
history and cultural perspective of psychological assessment.

Historically, the development of psychological assessment can be traced back to

the work of French psychologist Alfred Binet, who developed the first intelligence
test in 1905. This test was used to identify children with learning disabilities and to
develop appropriate educational programs for them. Binet's work laid the
foundation for the development of standardized testing and the use of
psychological assessment in a variety of settings.

The cultural perspective of psychological assessment recognizes that different

cultures have different beliefs, values, and ways of thinking about mental health
and well-being. Therefore, psychological assessment tools and techniques must be
adapted to be culturally appropriate and sensitive to the needs of diverse
populations. For example, in many traditional cultures, mental health is seen as a
communal issue rather than an individual one. As such, psychological assessments
may need to be conducted in a group setting rather than on an individual basis.
In conclusion, my learning on the history and cultural perspective of psychological
assessment has emphasized the importance of understanding the historical and
cultural factors that have shaped the field of psychological assessment. It has also
highlighted the need for cultural sensitivity in the development and use of
psychological assessment tools and techniques. By taking a culturally sensitive
approach to psychological assessment, psychologists can ensure that assessments
are accurate, reliable, and valid for use with diverse populations.