PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND ITS IMPICATION IN NURSING .pptx

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NURSING LECTURER (MHN)

GENERAL OBJECTIVE
At the end of the
class students will be
able to understand
the psychological test
& roles of nurse in
psychological testing.
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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE
• define psychological test
• enumerate the characteristics of psychological test
• enlist the principle of psychological test
• enlist the purpose of psychological test
• explain the development of psychological test
• explain the types & classification of psychological test
• enlist the uses of psychological test
• enlist the limitation of psychological test
• explain the role of nurses in psychological test.
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INTRODUCTION
Human psychology can be studied by all
the components of personality like attitude,
learning and so on.
But to understand people we should have
some parameters to judge.
Psychological tests are available that helps
us to do quantify the data.
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1. Psychological test can be defined as a
device and a technique for the
quantitive assessment if psychological
attitude of an individual.
definition
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2. A psychological test is a systematic
procedure for observing a person’s
behavior or performance use of certain
methods.
definition
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3. A psychological test is an objective &
standardized measures of an individuals
mental or behavioural characteristics.
definition
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characteristics
STANDARDIZATION
OBJECTIVITY
TEST NORMS
REALIBILITY
VALIDITY MS. POOJA SEN

characteristics
1. STANDARDIZATION –
It refers to the consistency or
uniformity of the conditions and
procedures for administering a
test.
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characteristics
2. OBJECTIVITY –
It refers primarily to the
scoring of the test results. The
scoring process must be free
of subjective judgement or
bias on the part of the scores.
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characteristics
3. TEST NORMS –
It is the information's used to rank
scores in relations to other scores on
the test .To interpret the results of a
psychological test a frame of
reference or point of comparison
must be made . This is done by test
norms.
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characteristics
4. RELIABILITY –
It refers to the consistency of the
result of the test. Repeating the
test has to reveal the same
consistent results either with the
same or different evaluator of
the test.
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characteristics
5. VALIDITY –
It refers to the accuracy in the
measurement of the test. It
means that the test should
measures what what it is
supposed to measure.
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Principles
1. Psychological tests should have three component which
makes it possible for anybody to administer it any where, any
time .
These are-
• Standard
• Content
• Process
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Principle
2. The tests should have norms to compare an individual test
score to the score of a known group. Who have taken the
test.
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Principle
3. Direction to administering scores are precisely stated, so
that procedures are standard for different users of the test.
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Principle
4. Test items are highly technical quality prepared by experts,
pretest and selected on the basis of difficulty, discriminating
and relationship to a clearly defined rigid set of specification.
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Principle
5. A test manual and other accessory materials are provided
as guide for administrations ,scoring evaluating its technical
qualities and for interpreting and using the results.
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Purposes
1. To measure and observe a client behavior to formulate a
diagnosis & guide treatment.
2. To perform scientific research on human behavior.
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Purposes
3. To assess the deviation from normal mental health status .
4. To identify one's strength or areas of growth and factor
that affect emotional, personal or professional
development.
5. 5. To assess the different mental abilities and attributes.
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Development
The task of developing
psychological tests on
the part of the test
developers requires a
quite methodological
process involving some
systematic steps.
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Development
1. Analysis of the situations.
2. Tentative selections of the test items.
3. Development of standardized procedures.
4. Administrations of the test to a representative group.
5. Final selections of the test items.
6. Evaluations of the final test. MS. POOJA SEN

Development of psychological test
1. Analysis Of The Situations –
In the first steps detailed analysis of the psychological process
required for successful performance of the task in questions is
carried out.
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2. Tentative selections of the test items –
In the second steps after the analysis has been made the
psychologist selects tests already available or devices tests
which he feels will measures the process.
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3. Development of standardized procedures–
Psychological test are administered and scored in the same
way for every individual tests in order to obtain consistent
results.
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4. Administration of the test to a
representative Group – In this steps the psychologist
administers the test to a representative group of subject to see
if they score the way expert judgement or other evidence
suggests. In this way psychologist are able to determine the
effectiveness of the test.
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5. Final selections of the test items –
This process many test items are either discarded or revised
so that they contribute more directly to the overall purpose
of the test. This procedure is called items analysis .The final
selections of items is based on empirical findings.
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6. Evaluating of the final test –
Effectiveness of the final test is evaluated in terms of the
specified criterion.
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1. It is easier to get information from tests than by clinical
interview.
2. The information form tests is more scientifically consistent
than the information from a clinical interview.
3. They assist in diagnosis.
Uses of psychological test
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4. They assist in the formulation of psychopathology &
identifications of areas of stress and conflicts.
5. They help to determine the nature of deficit present.
6. They help in assessing severity of psychopathology and
response to treatment.
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7. They help to assess the general cognitive characteristics of
an individual that is intelligence ,personality, Mood.
8. These test can be used in forensic evaluations, family court
issues or criminal charges.
9. These test help in assessing the level of functioning or
disability, help in direct treatment & assess treatment
outcomes.
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1. No test is completely valid or reliable, because the human
psyche is too complicated . hence there is uncertainty
about a case even after extensive testing. ‘
2. Many applicants experiences considerable test anxiety.
LIMITATION of psychological test
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3. Negative attitude towards psychological test may lower
applicant motivation to perform which will reduce the
validity of the test.
4. Administration and interpretation is done only by qualified
psychologist.
LIMITATION of psychological test
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Types of
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1. Individual test & Group test
Individual test are
designed to be
administered to one
person at a time.
Group test are designed
to be administered to a
large number of people at
the same time.
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2. Speed test & power tests
Speed test have a fixed
time limit at which point
everyone taking test
must stop.
Power test have no time limit,
applicants are allowed as
much time as needed to
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3. Computer assisted tests
It is a means of
administering
psychological test
to large groups of
applicants with
use of computers.
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4. Paper pencil test & performance tests
Paper pencil test are in
printed form answers
are recorded on a
standard answer sheet.
Performance tests
assess complex skill
such as mechanical
ability.
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• Achievement tests
• Aptitude tests
• Intelligence tests
• Interest test
• Neuropsychological test
• Occupational tests
• Personality tests
• Specific clinical tests
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1. Achievement test
Achievement test that
measures the
accomplishment of an
individual after a
period of training Or
learning.
E.g. Term ending
exam.
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2. Aptitude test
Aptitude test assess
talent for specific kinds
of learning Or abilities
like clerical speed,
mechanical, reasoning
etc.
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EXAMPLE
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3. Intelligence test
These tests
attempt to
measure
intelligence that
is basic ability to
understand the
world around.
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EXAMPLE -
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4. Neuropsychological test
These tests measure
deficit In cognitive
functioning (ability to
think, speak). The
deficit in cognitive
functioning may result
from some sort of brain
damage such as stroke
Or a brain injury.
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EXAMPLE -

6. Occupational tests
They attempt to
match interests
with the interests of
person in known
careers.
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7. Personality Tests
They attempt to
measure basic
personality
style.
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EXAMPLE-
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8. Specific clinical tests...
They attempt
to measure
specific
clinical
matters, such
as current
level of anxiety
or depression.
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1. Nurse should become familiar with many standardized
psychological test that are available to enhance each
stage of the nursing process.
2. These tests will help in providing care and provide
measurable indicators of treatment outcomes.
Role of nurses in psychological test
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3. The nurse should have knowledge about all the
psychological test that will enable her to clarify the patient
and relative doubt regarding the psychological tests they
have to undergo.
4. The nurse should reassure about safety & confidentiality..
Role of nurses in psychological test
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SUMMARY
Psychological testing in nursing involves using
standardized assessments to evaluate patients' mental
health, cognitive functioning, and emotional well-
being. These tests aid in diagnosis, treatment planning,
and monitoring patient progress in psychiatric care.
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CONCLUSION
psychological testing is a vital component of nursing in
psychology, facilitating accurate diagnoses and effective
treatment plans. By understanding patients' mental health
needs through these assessments, nurses can enhance
patient care and promote positive therapeutic outcomes.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
• Sreevani R. Mental Health and Hygiene in Nursing. 1st ed. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical
Publishers; 2020
• Mishra P, Sharma S. Psychology in Nursing Practice. 2nd ed. New Delhi: Wolters Kluwer; 2020
• Kaur R, Singh A. Fundamentals of Applied Psychology for Nurses. 1st ed. New Delhi: Elsevier;
2019
• Rao K, Nandkarni A. Introduction to Psychology for Health Professionals. 1st ed. Mumbai: CBS
Publishers; 2021
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