Psych assessment PPT 4

any distinguishable, relatively enduring way in which one individual varies from another

• Trait

• States

distinguish one person from another but relatively less enduring

• States

• Trait

exists only as a construct – an informed, scientific concept developed or constructed to describe or explain behavior

• Psychological Trait

• Trait

observable action

• Overt Behavior

• Trait

trait is not expected to be manifested in behavior 100% of the time

• Relatively Enduring:

• Psychological Trait

A trait is presumed to depend not only on the strength of the trait in the individual but also on the nature of the situation.

• true

• false

1. Psychological Traits and States Exist The definitions of trait and state also refers to a way in which one individual varies from another. * Use of comparative terms – comparable to assessment

• true

• false

2. Psychological Traits and States Can be Quantified and Measured

 Operational definitions – e.g. use of the term “aggressive”

 Type of item content that provides insight on the defined trait, state or construct to be measured

• true

• false

2. Psychological Traits and States Can be Quantified and Measured

 Appropriate ways to score the test and interpret the results

 Cumulative scoring – consistency with a particular trait = presumed to be on the targeted ability or trait (i.e. spelling)

• true

• false

consistency with a particular trait = presumed to be on the targeted ability or trait (i.e. spelling)

• Cumulative scoring

• Psychological Trait