Assessment at Mindmaster

Psychological assessment is just like psychological testing but in a more comprehensive way. It is a process of checking 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 psychological test is one of the tools used within the process of assessment; usually more than one test is used. Many psychologists do some level of assessment when providing services to clients. These tests are useful to assess a particular area of functioning or disability often for school settings; to help select type of treatment or to assess treatment outcomes; to help courts decide issues such as child custody or competency to stand trial; or to help assess job applicants or employees and provide career development counseling or training.

1. IQ tests ?
   

   IQ that is intelligence quotient. It is not only interesting but also important to know your IQ.

   IQ scores are predictors of educational achievement . They are not only useful to plan your curriculum but also your career.

   They are also use to identify people with special needs (gifted, disabled, etc.)

2. Aptitude Tests ?
   

   Aptitude is basically an innate, learned or acquired capacity to perform ceratin tasks. Knowing aptitude is essential while choosing your career. e.g. If one wants to choose architecture as an career option their spatial ability should be high.

3. Interest tests?
   

   Interest is liking towards certain subject. Interest along with Aptitude can help you in choosing right profession.

4. Personality Tests?
   

   Personality tests are important for choosing a right profession. These are also important for diagnosing psychological issues such as anxiety and depression, and also useful while trreating them.

5. Learning Disability Tests ?
   

   Learning Disability tests include following criteria.

   Dyslexia.

   Dysgraphia.

   Dyscalculia.

   Slow Learner.

   ADHD.

   These are helpful while planning special education for children..

6. Projective tests?
   

   Projective tests are important part of diagnosing emotional issues and psychological problems. Analysis depending on these tests is important while therapy.

7. Tests for diagnosing Anxiety and Depression?
   

   These tests are used for cnfirming the diagnosis of anxiety and depression. Once the diagnosis is confirmed proper therapy can be applied.

8. Cognitive Development Tests?
   

   Cognitive development refers to the student’s understanding of concepts and the ability to think and reason. Cognitive Development Tests give an idea about cognitive impairments and strategies to overcome these impairments.