USES OF TESTING

Five Main Uses:

i. Classification
ii. Diagnosis and treatment planning
iii. Self-knowledge
iv. Program evaluation
v. Research
1. Classification:
• Classification means assigning people to different groups on the basis of their skills, abilities, or needs.
Some examples include:
• Placement: Determining the appropriate level of education for a student.
• Screening: Identifying individuals who require more assessment or specialized services.
• Certification: Confirming that someone meets the minimum requirements for a specific profession.
• Selection: Choosing the most qualified candidate for a job.
2. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning:
• Psychological tests are important for understanding and addressing mental health issues. They can help:
• Identify the nature and cause of abnormal behavior.
• Classifies behavior using a recognized diagnostic system.
• Develop effective treatment plan on the basis of individual strengths and weaknesses.
3. Self-Knowledge:
• Psychological tests help you to understand your personality, strengths, and weaknesses. This information
can be used to:
• Make decisions about your career or education.
• Improve your relationships with others.
• Gain a better understanding of yourself and your motivations.
4. Program Evaluation:
• Psychological tests can be used to measure the effectiveness of educational and social programs. This helps
to determine:
• Whether the program is achieving its desired goals.
• Which aspects of the program are most effective.
• Ways to make the program better.
5. Research:
• Psychological tests are used for conducting research in different fields, including:
• Understanding human behavior and cognition.
• Developing new treatments for mental health disorders.
• Testing the effectiveness of educational and social programs.