NAME: VALDEZ, JOMELLE ANN P.

DATE OF SUBMISSION: APRIL 12, 2022

SELF-ASSESSMENT – WHAT IS YOUR VIEW OR REACTION TO THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS?

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1. Psychological testing and assessment is an Agree I agree with this statement,
opportunity for psychologists and counselors to when determining client’s
determine the best way to help clients. problem, same with
Psychological testing and assessment are similar medical field, the client
to medical tests. If a patient has physical should undergo first in X-
symptoms, a primary care provider may order X- rays to understand the
rays or blood tests to understand what's causing symptoms and before
those symptoms. The results of the tests will help prescribing the right
inform develop an intervention plan. medicine for him/her. In
psychological testing and
assessment, you will be
able understand your
client’s problem, first, by
letting him/her take series
of test before giving a
proper help by means of
counseling.
2. Psychological tests are the same as other tests Agree I agree with this statement,
because they are standard instruments for psychological tests are
measuring but they differ from other tests standard test same with
because the focal point of measurement is human the other tests and it
behavior. focuses on the
measurement of human
behavior. This is to better
understand a person's
strengths and weaknesses
identify potential problems
with cognitions, emotional
reactivity, and make
recommendations for
treatment/remediation.
3. The general uses of psychological tests in EXAMPLES
guidance and counselling are for: a) Selection; b) a. Selection- tests are also used in selection of
Placement; c) Classification; d) Prediction; e) candidates for admission, jobs or some training.
Diagnosis; and to f) Test for Achievement. Cite an b. Placement- It is culminated with a senior high
example for each purpose. school learners, the included activities are: Pre-
employment seminar, Mock Interview and Job Fair.
Follow-up Service.
c. Classification- Tests are also used for the purpose of
classification of students. Classifying students on the
basis of aptitude, interest and mental abilities.

STATEMENT
4. Describe a situation in which testing is more
appropriate than assessment. Then describe a
situation in which assessment is more appropriate
than testing.
5. Test Users, as distinguished from Test Developers
and Test Takers, are responsible for choosing
tests, administering them, scoring and
interpreting them, and even using test scores as
one source of information in making decisions.
Test Users therefore should have adequate
background in performing such functions.
6. Test-retest, alternate forms, split-half, and inter-
scorer are strategies that Test Developers employ
to ensure that a test is RELIABLE. Meaning, it
yields the same numerical measurement every
time it measures the same thing under the same
conditions. Describe a situation where a test is
not reliable.
7. It is not enough that a test is reliable. It must also
measure accurately. Three ways of assessing
validity include scrutinizing the test’s content
[CONTENT VALIDITY]; relating scores obtained on
the test to other test scores or other measures
[CRITERION VALIDITY]; and, executing a
comprehensive analysis of how scores on the test
relate to other test scores and measures as well
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d. Prediction- various types of tests are given to
individuals to obtain solid basis upon which decisions
can be made. Decisions involve predictions of how
well individuals will do at a later time. It is assumed
that predictions based on quantitative data are more
accurate and reliable and provide a balance against
wishful thinking.
e. Diagnosis- Tests are used to assess and evaluate
programmer's, methods, treatment and the like.
f. Test for Achievement- Diagnostic achievement tests
provide information on performance of the students
in different subjects and criteria of specific objective.
DESCRIPTION
A test is a “product” that measures a particular
behavior or set of objectives. Meanwhile assessment
is seen as a procedure instead of a product.
Assessment is used during and after the instruction
has taken place. After you’ve received the results of
your assessment, you can interpret the results and in
case needed alter the instruction. Tests are done after
the instruction has taken place, it’s a way to complete
the instruction and get the results. The results of the
tests don’t have to be interpreted, unlike assessment.
Agree I agree with this statement,
the test users should have
adequate background in
performing such functions,
for them to have a reliable
result of a test.
SITUATION
The example for this is, if someone takes the test
today, a week from now, and a month from now, the
results of the test will never be the same or
inconsistent, therefore the test is NOT RELIABLE.
agree I agree with this statement,
it is important that a test
should be reliable and also
it should be valid, as,
validity is the most
important issue in selecting
a test. It refers to what
characteristic the test
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as how scores on the test can be understood measures and how well the
within some theoretical framework for test measures that
understanding the construct that the test was characteristic.
designed to measure [CONSTRUCT VALIDITY].
8. One criticism on the use of Testing is that Testing COST OF NOT TESTING
is costly. The National Career Assessment Not taking NCAE would leave student pursue a career
Examination [NCAE] helps Junior high school not suited to his competency. While it can be a very
students decide which track to pursue in Senior costly exam, it is vital in ensuring that we align
High. What can be the cost of Not Testing, i.e., not
student’s strength to the strand that best fit his future
having NCAE?
career.

9. Describe the noneconomic cost of a nation’s DESCRIPTION

healthcare system using ineffective screening
mechanisms to screen healthcare workers?
10. What are your thoughts about ethical use of
Psychological Testing and Assessment in the
counseling profession?
REFLECTION
Psychological testing is very important in counseling
profession, because it offers a thorough
documentation of the client's history, symptom
timeline, and impact on functioning. It provides a
framework for addressing a client's issues and a better
understanding of how therapeutic
intervention/counseling can be most helpful.
Psychological testing can be one of the best ways to
help a client.