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Psychological Testing
1. Psychological Testing
Psychological Testing
We have two Psychologists offering Psychological Testing. Dr. Lisa Rosequist offers
evaluations for individuals ages 6-16. Dr. Patricia Weiss offers evaluations for individuals ages 3
through adult.
Psychological testing, also known as psychological assessment, is the foundation of how
psychologists better understand a person and their behavior. It is a process of problem solving
for many professionals — to try and determine the core components of a person’s psychological
or mental health problems, personality, IQ, or some other component. It is also a process that
helps identifies not just weaknesses of a person, but also their strengths.
Individuals may be referred for psychological assessment when it is unclear how to best
understand their learning and/or psychological difficulties and help them achieve at their highest
potential. Specifically, some of the most common reasons for referrals for psychological testing
include seeking a better understanding of an individual’s overall intellectual functioning, as well
as their specific learning style and their cognitive strengths and weaknesses. In addition,
psychological assessment can provide information regarding a child’s current psychological
functioning, including both their general personality structure as well as current symptoms.
Testing can help to determine an accurate diagnosis by providing data that cannot be obtained
by simply talking to or spending time with a person. By using standardized measures, a licensed
psychologist who is well-trained in assessment can obtain unique information regarding
cognitive functioning, personality traits and symptomotology.
Psychological testing is not a single test or even a single type of test. It encompasses a whole
body of dozens of research-backed tests and procedures of assessing specific aspects of a
person’s psychological makeup. Some tests are used to determine IQ, others are used for
personality, and still others for something else.
Psychological assessment is something that should be done in a formal manner only by a
licensed psychologist. It is a very detailed, thorough and scientifically proven method to gain a
better understanding of an individual. At the end of the testing, you will go over all of the results
with our Psychologist. You will be provided an extensive report that will include the tests
administered, the results and specific recommendations.
For more information, you may contact us by phone at our San Francisco location (415)
887-7650, our Palo Alto Location (650) 268-9787, or at our San Diego Location (619) 202-7484.
You may also send an email to our office assistant assistant@entelechywellness.com.
http://www.entelechywellness.com/psychological-testing/
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