Psychological testing, or assessment, is essential for understanding a person’s mental health, behavior, and strengths. Psychologists use it to explore various aspects of an individual’s psychological profile, including:
Core Components: Identifying psychological or mental health challenges.
Strengths & Weaknesses: Highlighting not only issues but also strengths.
Types of Tests: Covering IQ, personality, emotional well-being, and more.
Psychological tests provide a structured way to measure traits, feelings, beliefs, and capabilities that may influence behavior and well-being. Some tests focus on diagnosing conditions like depression, anxiety, or stress, while others measure personality traits and overall mental health.
When Is Psychological Testing Used?
A referral for psychological testing helps psychologists gain a comprehensive understanding of a person’s difficulties. This doesn’t necessarily indicate a serious issue but highlights the need for a well-rounded approach.
“Psychiatry without psychological testing is as outdated as orthopedics without the X-ray.”
Common Psychological Tests
ADHD/ADD Screening: Assesses symptoms of adult attention deficit disorders.
Anxiety Assessment: Identifies symptoms of panic or generalized anxiety disorders.
Autism Spectrum Evaluation: Screens for symptoms related to autism or Asperger’s.
Bipolar Disorder Test: Tracks symptoms of mania and depression.
Depression Scale: Monitors depressive symptoms over time.
Mania Screening: Tracks symptoms of manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder.
Eating Disorder Quiz: Identifies symptoms of anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders.
PTSD Screening: Checks for symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder.
Schizophrenia Test: Evaluates symptoms commonly linked to schizophrenia.
Psychological testing is an invaluable tool in creating effective, tailored treatment plans, ensuring that each individual receives the best support for their mental health journey.
Self-Assessment Tests
Drug Abuse Test
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I get along badly with my family
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I accidently get hurt a lot
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I am impulsive or act without thinking
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I am mean to others
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I am nervous or tense
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I am self conscious and easily embarrassed
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I am stubborn or irritable
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I am too dependent on others
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I am too forgetful
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I am too impatient
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I am too shy or timid
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I argue a lot
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I blame others for my problems
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I brag
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I break rules at work or elsewhere
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I can’t get my mind off certain thoughts
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I cry a lot
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I damage or destroy my things
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I day dream a lot
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I deliberately try to hurt or kill myself
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I don’t feel guilty after doing something I shouldn’t
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I don’t get along with other people
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I fail to finish things I should do
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I feel confused or in fog
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I feel dizzy or light headed
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I feel lonely
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I feel restless or fidgety
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I feel tired without good reason
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I feel worthless or inferior
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I get in many fights
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I have a speech problem
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I have lot of physical problems without known medical causes
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I have trouble concentrating or paying attention for long
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I have trouble keeping a job
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I have trouble making decisions
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I have trouble making decisions
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I have trouble making or keeping friends
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I have trouble planning for the future
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I have trouble sitting still
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I have trouble sleeping
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I hear sounds or voices that aren’t actually present
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I lack self- confidence
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I lie or cheat
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I sleep more than most other people during day/ or night
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I stay away from my job even when I’m not sick or on vacation
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I steal
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I talk too much
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I think about sex too much
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I try to get a lot of attention
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I use drugs
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I worry about my future
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I worry about my relations with opposite sex
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My relations with the opposite sex are poor
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Parts of my body make nervous movements
If you have observed any of the above mentioned symptoms or more in yourself that is hindering your behaviour, personality, relationship, family or work, don’t ignore. In future it may take ugly turn and might result into a severe problem, it requires Psychological Intervention.