Term ID: T1813

Formal Testing

/formal-testing/
Standardized assessment procedures using validated instruments with established norms, reliability, and validity for systematic measurement of psychological constructs or abilities.
Example: Administering intelligence tests like the WAIS-IV or personality assessments like the MMPI-2 using standardized procedures and interpreting results based on normative data.

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Reference: Cohen & Swerdlik (2018)