Psychological testing is a field characterized

by the use of samples of behavior in order to assess psychological constructs, such as cognitive and emotional functioning , about a given individual. The technical term for the science behind psychological testing is Psychometrics.

 Psychological Assessment is a process that

involves the integration of information from multiple sources such as tests of normal and abnormal personality , tests of ability or intelligence , tests of interests or attitudes, as well as information from personal interviews. A useful psychological measure must be both valid and reliable.

 Testing leads to savings in the decision-

making process The costs of making a wrong decision are high. The job requires attributes that are hard to develop / change. Hard-to-get information can be obtained more easily and efficiently. Individuals are treated consistently. Large number of applicants.

 Costs
Fear of legal action. Practical constraints.

 Legality of test. Possibility of rejection of qualified

candidates. Privacy issues i.e. what can & should be asked? Tests cannot make 100% prediction of an individuals on the job success. Ethical issues: Test users ,Test security , Test interpretation, Test publication.

 Ability Tests / Achievement Test Aptitude Tests. Intelligence Test. Interest Test.

Personality Test.
Graphology Test. Perception Tests Polygraph Test General Aptitude Test Battery

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