Pcn 523-0500 week 1 assignment – psychological testing and assessment

Write a paper (1,000-1,200 words) about psychological testing and assessment. Answer each of the following questions:

1. What are psychological tests?
2. How do counselors and marriage and family therapists use them?
3. What are psychological assessments?
4. Why do counselors and marriage and family therapists need them?
5. How do psychological tests differ from psychological assessments?
6. What are four different types of psychological tests discussed in chapter 2 of the textbook?

Include at least four scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.