What is Psychological Assessment? |
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Psychological Testing or Assessment is a research-based, scientific approach to answering questions about an individual’s personality, emotional states, memory and/or brain functioning.
Many research studies have shown that the actuarial approach utilized by psychological tests is much quicker and more accurate than relying on the judgment of even the most highly trained professional.
What might normally take months (or years) to uncover in psychotherapy can be ascertained in a matter of hours through the use of standardized psychological tests.
What types of questions can be answered with testing? Anything ranging from problems with memory, Alzheimer’s Dementia, head injuries and emotional states like depression or anxiety. It can help to identify mental illnesses such as Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia (Social Anxiety), and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In addition, people can learn more about themselves, their personalities, their job preferences and their coping styles. Testing for children and adolescents can target issues such as developmental problems, Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities. Often, having your child tested can save years of struggle and frustration for you and your family. Specific problems can be identified quickly and effective treatment strategies can be developed, helping your child succeed in school and life. |
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Testing & Assessment |
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