Psychological Assessment Vocabulary

noun a natural ability or talent for something

• His aptitude for mathematics quickly became apparent when he aced every test.
• She has a natural aptitude for playing the piano, it's like she was born to do it.
• My friend has a killer aptitude for video games, he's always at the top of the leaderboard.
• Her aptitude for problem-solving is like a superpower, she can tackle any challenge with ease.

verb to evaluate or determine the value or quality of something

• It is important to assess the impact of the new policy on the economy.
• We need to assess how much money we have left before going shopping.
• I'll assess the situation and let you know what's up.
• She carefully assessed the risks before making a decision.

noun An evaluation or appraisal of a person or situation

adjective Assessment can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to evaluation or appraisal

• The assessment of the company's financial health was conducted by a team of experts.
• The teacher said the assessment would be easy if we paid attention in class.
• I aced that assessment, no sweat!
• His assessment of the situation was spot on, he knew exactly what needed to be done.

verb to support or confirm a claim or theory through evidence or testimony

• The data from the study bears out the hypothesis that exercise can improve cognitive function.
• I knew I was right all along, and the results bear out my theory.
• I told you he was lying, and the evidence bears it out.
• Her actions will bear out her true intentions in the end.

noun a lack of resemblance or similarity

• The dissimilarity between the two research studies was quite evident.
• There was a big dissimilarity between the two research studies.
• The dissimilarity between those two things was like night and day.
• The dissimilarity between their personalities was like comparing apples to oranges.

noun a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill

• The examination will cover a wide range of topics from the course material.
• I heard the examination is going to be really tough, so we better start studying now.
• I totally bombed that exam, I wasn't prepared at all.
• The examination of his motives revealed a hidden agenda.

noun a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill

• The final exam will cover all the material we have studied this semester.
• I heard the exam is going to be really hard, so we better start studying now.
• I totally bombed that exam, I didn't know any of the answers.
• Life is like an exam, you never know what challenges you will face next.

noun a complete range or extent

adjective comprehensive or covering all aspects

• The company decided to implement the new technology on a full scale.
• We're going all out with this project, full scale!
• Let's go big or go home, full scale it is!
• Her emotions were on a full scale, ranging from joy to despair.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adverb a word that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

preposition a word used before a noun or pronoun to show place, direction, time, or method

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• After explaining the project for the third time, I finally saw that he began to get the picture.
• I had to draw it out for him, but he finally got the picture.
• I had to spell it out for her, but she finally got the picture.
• It took a while, but he eventually got the picture and understood what I was trying to say.

noun the central point or essence of a matter

• The gravamen of the lawsuit is the alleged breach of contract.
• The main gravamen of the argument was about who should do the dishes.
• I don't want to deal with the gravamen of this issue right now.
• The gravamen of her sadness was the loss of her beloved pet.

verb to deduce or conclude information based on evidence or reasoning

• Based on the data provided, we can infer that there is a correlation between income and education level.
• From the way she was acting, I can infer that she's not happy with the situation.
• I can infer from his tone that he's not into the idea.
• The dark clouds gathering in the sky made me infer that a storm was approaching.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

• The nonoccurrence of the event was a relief to many stakeholders.
• It was a good thing that the nonoccurrence of the incident prevented any chaos.
• The nonoccurrence of the party was a bummer.
• The nonoccurrence of her smile in the room made everything feel dull.

noun a belief or judgment that is not necessarily based on fact

verb not applicable

adjective not applicable

adverb not applicable

pronoun not applicable

preposition not applicable

conjunction not applicable

interjection not applicable

article not applicable

• In my opinion, the company's decision to expand internationally was a smart move.
• I think the new restaurant in town is really good, but that's just my opinion.
• Honestly, I don't really care about his opinion on the matter.
• Her opinion was like a ray of sunshine in a room full of clouds.

noun a sharp or tapered end of something

verb to indicate or direct attention to something with a finger or object

• The data points to a clear correlation between the two variables.
• All the evidence points to him being the one who did it.
• The clues all point to her being the culprit.
• His compass always points to true north, guiding him in the right direction.

adjective likely to happen or be true; plausible

• Based on the evidence provided, it is probable that the company will meet its quarterly targets.
• It's probably going to rain later, so you might want to bring an umbrella.
• There's a high chance that we'll get caught if we sneak out, so it's probably not a good idea.
• In the game of chess, it is probable that sacrificing a pawn early on will lead to a strategic advantage later.

noun the act of reoffending or returning to criminal behavior

• The program aims to reduce recidivism rates among convicted felons.
• They're trying to help ex-cons stay out of trouble and not go back to jail.
• They're working on keeping repeat offenders from ending up back in the slammer.
• Addressing recidivism is like breaking a cycle of crime and punishment.

noun the quality of being trustworthy or dependable

adjective reliable

• The reliability of the data collected is crucial for making informed decisions.
• I always count on Sarah for her reliability when it comes to meeting deadlines.
• You can trust Jake, he's got mad reliability.
• The old lighthouse stood as a symbol of reliability in guiding ships safely to shore.

noun a hastily written or poorly executed piece of writing

verb to write or draw in a hurried, careless way

• The doctor's handwriting was so illegible, it looked like a scrawl on the prescription.
• I quickly scrawled a reminder on a sticky note before I forgot.
• She scrawled her number on a napkin and handed it to him before leaving the bar.
• The graffiti artist's scrawl on the wall was a bold statement against conformity.

adjective describing someone who is lacking in intelligence or quickness of mind

• The professor noticed that the student was slow-witted when it came to solving complex equations.
• I can't believe how slow-witted he is sometimes, it takes him forever to understand simple instructions.
• She's a bit slow-witted, so you might need to explain things a few times for her to get it.
• His slow-witted responses in the meeting made it clear that he was not on the same page as everyone else.

noun a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something

verb to take measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of something

adjective used to describe something related to a test

preposition used in phrases like 'test of strength' to indicate what is being evaluated

article used before 'test' to specify a particular test

• The students will be taking a standardized test next week to assess their knowledge.
• I have to study for my math test tomorrow.
• I totally aced that test, no sweat!
• Life always seems to throw unexpected tests our way.

noun the state or quality of being unlikely or improbable

• The unlikelihood of success in this venture is quite high due to the current market conditions.
• It's highly unlikely that we'll pull this off with the way things are going.
• The chances of that happening are slim to none, dude.
• The unlikelihood of her forgiving him was like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

noun Foundation is a noun that refers to the basis or support upon which something is built or established.

adverb Without is an adverb that indicates the absence or lack of something.

• The accusation made against him was without foundation and lacked any evidence.
• She claimed that the rumors about her were without foundation and completely untrue.
• That gossip is totally without foundation, don't believe a word of it.
• His argument was without foundation, like a house built on sand.

noun a process of considering something again in order to make changes or improvements

• The company conducted a reassessment of their financial projections.
• I think it's time for a reassessment of our weekend plans.
• Dude, we need to do a reassessment of our priorities.
• After the breakup, she had to do a reassessment of her life goals.

adjective describing a state or condition that is not depressive

• The patient was diagnosed with a nondepressive disorder.
• She's in a much better mood now that she's nondepressive.
• I'm so glad he's feeling nondepressive today.
• His mind was like a clear sky, nondepressive and calm.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'cognitive impairment' is a noun that refers to a condition characterized by a decline in cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.

• Cognitive impairment can significantly impact a person's ability to perform daily tasks.
• My grandmother has been experiencing cognitive impairment lately, so we've been helping her out more.
• I heard that partying too much can lead to some serious cognitive impairment.
• Lack of sleep can sometimes cause a temporary cognitive impairment, making it hard to focus and think clearly.

verb to commit a crime again after having been convicted and punished previously

• Studies have shown that individuals who receive proper rehabilitation are less likely to reoffend.
• If he doesn't get his act together, he'll probably reoffend and end up back in prison.
• Once a criminal, always a criminal - he's gonna reoffend no matter what.
• His reckless behavior is like a ticking time bomb, waiting to reoffend at any moment.

noun a person who practices astrology or divination based on the positions of the stars at someone's birth

adjective relating to birthdays or the positions of the stars at someone's birth

• The genethliac chart is used in astrology to predict a person's future based on their birth date.
• I'm not really into genethliac readings, but some people swear by them.
• I heard she's really into genethliac stuff, like crystals and tarot cards.
• The genethliac influence of her upbringing can be seen in her strong beliefs and values.