Psychological Assessment Terminology

noun a measure of a person's intelligence as indicated by an intelligence test

• The intelligence quotient is a measure of a person's cognitive abilities.
• My IQ score is pretty high, I guess I'm pretty smart.
• She's got a high IQ, she's a real brainiac.
• His emotional intelligence quotient is off the charts, he's very in tune with others' feelings.

noun a formal assessment of a person's mental capacity or intelligence

• The students were required to take an intelligence test as part of their admissions process.
• I heard the intelligence test for that job is really difficult.
• Dude, did you see the new intelligence test they came up with? It's insane!
• Life is like an intelligence test, you never know what challenges will come your way.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'psychological test' is a noun as it refers to a method of assessing an individual's cognitive and emotional functioning.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. There is no applicable adjective for 'psychological test'.

• The psychologist administered a comprehensive psychological test to assess the patient's cognitive abilities.
• I had to take a bunch of those annoying psychological tests at the therapist's office.
• Ugh, I hate those mind games they make you do in those stupid psychological tests.
• Life sometimes feels like a never-ending psychological test, constantly challenging our mental strength.

noun the quality or condition of being unsuitable or inappropriate

• The unsuitability of the candidate for the job was evident during the interview.
• It was clear that his unsuitability for the role would be a problem.
• His unsuitability for the position was a real deal-breaker.
• The unsuitability of the puzzle piece made it impossible to fit into the picture.

noun the quality of being logically or factually sound; the state of being valid or acceptable

• The validity of the scientific study was confirmed through rigorous testing and peer review.
• They questioned the validity of his excuse for being late.
• I don't buy the validity of her story.
• The validity of their friendship was tested during difficult times.

noun a person who takes a test or examination

• The testee's performance will be evaluated based on their answers to the assessment questions.
• The testee needs to make sure they study for the test tomorrow.
• The testee better not bomb this exam.
• The testee is like a detective, trying to uncover the correct answers.