Behavioral+Assessment

=**Behavioral Assessment**=


 * 1. Define what a psychological test is and discuss the key features that differentiate it from less structured forms of assessment.**


 * 2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of direct structural behavioral observation versus types of tests as behavior assessment methods.**


 * 3. Compare and contrast (a) maximum performance and typical performance tests, and (b) psychometric and impression approaches to assessments. Give examples of each.**


 * 4. Discuss the concepts of (a) reliability, (b) validity, (c) referencing procedures in relation to psychological tests. Explain how they interrelate.**


 * 5. Describe the basic uses of psychological tests.**


 * 6. Provide specific examples of tests for assessment of personality and intellectual functioning.**


 * 7. Discuss case examples of assessment of psychopathology and personality using a structured questionnaire (the MMPI-2).**


 * 8. Discuss the concepts of neuropsychological assessment and give examples of how it is used.**


 * 9. Discuss how to make a referral for psychological assessment. Note what is essential in a referral and what is not.**