Chapter 15
Psychological Tests
Psychology and Testing
Psychological tests assess abilities, feelings, attitudes, and behavior.
For a psychological test to be useful and accurate, it has to be standardized, reliable, valid, and have norms for scoring.
Computers can be used to administer and help students prepare for tests.
Computers and Testing
Computers can be used to administer tests and to help students prepare for tests such as the SAT and ACT.
-Practice tests contain detailed tutorials, practice questions, and recommended strategies
Measuring Achievement, Abilities, and Interests
Three major kinds of tests measure achievement, aptitudes, and interests.
- Achievement tests measure people’s skills and knowledge in specific academic areas.
- Aptitude tests measure a specific set of skills.
- Vocational aptitude tests help people figure out what their interests are.