Psychological Assessment Tools

adjective relating to the observation and treatment of actual patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies

• The clinical trial results were published in a prestigious medical journal.
• The doctor's clinical assessment was spot on.
• I heard the clinical psychologist really knows their stuff.
• Her clinical precision in solving problems is unmatched.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'inkblot' is a noun referring to a blot or spot of ink, especially as used in a Rorschach test.

• The psychologist administered an inkblot test to assess the patient's personality.
• I had to take that weird inkblot test at the therapist's office.
• I totally aced that inkblot test, no sweat!
• Interpreting abstract art is like taking an inkblot test for the soul.

noun a person who studies and treats the mind and behavior

adjective relating to the study and treatment of the mind and behavior

• The psychologist conducted a series of cognitive tests to assess the patient's memory.
• I heard the psychologist is really good at helping people work through their issues.
• My friend went to see a shrink, I mean psychologist, to talk about his anxiety.
• Sometimes we need to be our own psychologist and analyze our thoughts and emotions.

noun the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context

• The study of psychology involves analyzing human behavior and mental processes.
• I find psychology fascinating because it helps me understand why people act the way they do.
• Psychology is like getting inside someone's head and figuring out what makes them tick.
• In a way, psychology is like unraveling the mysteries of the human mind.

noun a piece of writing or drawing done in a hasty or careless manner

verb to write or draw in a hasty or careless manner

• The artist carefully sketched the outline before starting to scribble in the details.
• I like to scribble doodles in the margins of my notebook during boring meetings.
• She was so bored in class that she just started scribbling all over her notebook.
• His handwriting was so messy, it looked like he had just scribbled on the paper.

noun a mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships

• Borderline personality disorder is a mental health condition characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships.
• Dealing with someone who has borderline personality disorder can be challenging at times.
• Having BPD can really mess with your emotions and how you see things.
• Living with borderline personality disorder can feel like constantly walking on a tightrope between extremes.