"Psychological testing is carried out to understand a person in a better way and his/her behaviour as well. This include assessing their strengths, weaknesses, identify problems with cognitions, emotional reactivity etc. The testing is carried out by a licensed psychologist and it is a formal process that requires expertise and training. Only psychologists are trained to assess and administer psychological tests. Different types of assessments include behavioural observations, informal assessment procedures, interviews and norm-referenced measures. Interviews allow examining the language and communication skills. Behavioural observations is understanding behaviour in client's possible natural environment. Psychoeducational assessment is carried out mainly by school psychologists in a school setting. Psychological assessment is performed in hospitals and the goal is diagnosis and treatment. Neuropsychological assessment goes deeper into understanding functioning of brain to evaluate great detail things. Let's understand the topic in detail from the powerpoint presentation."

Ashkeen Shajahan

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