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General Information Regarding Psychological Tests

Psychologists have long relied on psychological tests, or assessments, to determine a patient's diagnosis. Depending on the type of disorder being tested for, psychological tests, or assessments, can take many forms.

  1. Features

    • Psychologists administer assessments in a controlled environment. Tests consist of questions asked verbally, on paper or on a computer.

    Intelligence

    • The most popular assessments of intelligence are the Weschler tests, with versions for preschool age, school age children and adults.

    Objective

    • Psychologists mainly use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2) as objective, question/answer tests for assessing personality disorders.

    Projective

    • Psychologists also use the Rorschach (ink blot) test and the Draw a Person: Screening Procedure for Emotional Disturbance to test for personality disorders. Unlike objective tests, the patient does not select from predetermined answers, but provides answers in his own words.

    Testing

    • Schedule testing by contacting a psychologist and setting up an appointment. Make sure to specify that you would like a consultation to arrange for testing.

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