PSYC 2051 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Hypomania, Human Sexual Response Cycle, Dissociative Disorder
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Reliability (degree to which a test or procedure yields the same results repeatedly under the same circumstances: test-retest reliability: same results when given at two different points in time. Internal consistency: various parts of measure yield similar or consistent results. Interrater reliability: consistency of responses when scored by different test administrators. Assessment and classification of mental disorders: psychological assessment, gathering information and drawing conclusions, traits, abilities, emotional function, and more, four main assessment methods , observations, interviews, psychological tests and inventories, neurological tests. Observations: controlled (analogue) observations: made in laboratory, clinic, or other contrived setting, naturalistic observations: informal observations made in a natural setting (schoolroom, office, hospital ward, home, usually in conjunction with an interview, observe appearance and behavior. Mental status examination: objective: evaluate client"s cognitive, psychological, and behavioral functions, uses questions, observations, and tasks, clinician considers the appropriateness and quality of the client"s responses, forms tentative opinion of diagnosis and treatment needs.
