Psychological assessments are instruments used to measure how much of a specific psychological construct an individual has. Psychological tests are used to assess many areas, including:
- Traits: i.e., introversion and extroversion
- Certain clinical conditions: i.e., depression and anxiety
- Intelligence, aptitude, and achievement: i.e., verbal intelligence and reading achievement
- Attitudes and feelings
- Specific abilities, knowledge, or skills: i.e., cognitive ability, memory, and problem-solving skills
- Innermost needs, conflicts and desires