Teaching psychometric testing to the next generation
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It has been said that testing is the seed from which psychology grew1. Psychological testing continues to be a key feature of the work of many psychologists and is a core component of psychology training. A group within the Australian Psychological Society – The Test and Testi...
Published Nov 2020
Testing our adaptability
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Psychometric testing during COVID-19
The year 2020 will be remembered as a year that has transformed the way we undertake many activities in psychology. We have adapted well in some areas, with many direct client services being provided relatively easily and in most cases e...
Published Nov 2020
Testing times, testing questions
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It has been said that testing is the seed from which psychology grew1. Today, psychological testing continues to be a central feature in the work of many psychologists and is a core component of psychological training. Psychologists are required to meet competencies in psychol...
Published Jun 2017
Changing attitudes to psychological testing in schools
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Psychology and psychological testing have long had a close relationship with education. This has been particularly true with regards to learning and learning disorders. Where individual students have difficulties with learning, psychologists have often been involved, with psyc...
Published Jun 2017
Bayley 4: Clinical applications in the Australian and NZ context
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There have been changes in the format of the Bayley Scales since the original publication in 1969. These changes include the structure of the scales, differences in overall scores, and more recently polytomous scoring, digital administration and scoring options, and the develo...
Testing times - New focus on competencies in psychological assessment
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The development, use and interpretation of tests of cognition, behaviour, emotions, personality and attitudes is an area of professional practice unique to psychology. As one component of psychological assessment, tests are used by psychologists for various purposes in div...
Published Jan 2018
Tests and testing FAQs
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It has been said that testing is the seed from which psychology grew.
Today, psychological testing continues to be a central feature in the work of many psychologists and is a core component of psychological training. Psychologists are required to meet competencies in psyc...
Last reviewed Apr 2018
Ethical psychological testing
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The APS was recently informed of two instances of disturbing misuse of psychological assessment. It involved two separate incidents where psychologists referred clients to another psychologist for provision of coaching and/or practice opportunities using the standard tests so ...
Published Sep 2020
Testing times in schools
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Undertaking psychological assessment of students who are experiencing academic challenges is a significant part of the work of psychologists who provide services in schools. This work is integral to schools’ primary aim of facilitating their students’ academic achievement and ...
Published Jun 2017
Revision of Ethical Guidelines for Psychological Assessment and Testing
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The Ethical Guidelines Committee recently undertook a revision of the Ethical Guidelines for Psychological Assessment and the Use of Psychological Tests. These Guidelines are relevant to all psychologists who use psychological assessment and testing in their practice, teaching...
Published Jun 2019