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psychological evaluation

 

[ saɪ.kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl ɪˌvæl.jəˈweɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental health assessment

A psychological evaluation is a process of assessing an individual's mental health, emotional well-being, and cognitive functioning. It involves gathering information through interviews, psychological tests, and observations to diagnose and treat psychological disorders.

Synonyms

mental health evaluation, psychological assessment.

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Word Description / Examples
psychological evaluation

Used in medical, educational, or legal settings to determine a person's mental health and psychological state.

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  • The court required a psychological evaluation to understand the defendant's mental state
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  • Before starting therapy, the psychologist conducted a psychological evaluation
psychological assessment

Typically used in professional psychological and clinical settings involving specific tests and tools to understand cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes.

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  • The psychologist performed a psychological assessment to determine the appropriate treatment for the patient
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  • A psychological assessment revealed that Sam had a high level of stress affecting his performance
mental health evaluation

Common in general medical and community settings to assess overall mental well-being, often used for diagnosing mental health disorders.

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  • Jane went for a mental health evaluation because she had been feeling unusually anxious
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  • The school nurse recommended a mental health evaluation for the child showing signs of depression

Examples of usage

  • The psychologist conducted a psychological evaluation to determine the client's mental health status.
  • After the psychological evaluation, the therapist recommended therapy sessions to address the emotional issues.
  • The results of the psychological evaluation indicated signs of anxiety and depression.
  • The court ordered a psychological evaluation of the defendant to assess their mental competency.
  • School psychologists often conduct psychological evaluations to identify learning disabilities.

Translations

Translations of the word "psychological evaluation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avaliação psicológica

🇮🇳 मनोवैज्ञानिक मूल्यांकन

🇩🇪 psychologische Bewertung

🇮🇩 evaluasi psikologis

🇺🇦 психологічна оцінка

🇵🇱 ocena psychologiczna

🇯🇵 心理評価 (しんりひょうか)

🇫🇷 évaluation psychologique

🇪🇸 evaluación psicológica

🇹🇷 psikolojik değerlendirme

🇰🇷 심리 평가 (심리평가)

🇸🇦 التقييم النفسي

🇨🇿 psychologické hodnocení

🇸🇰 psychologické hodnotenie

🇨🇳 心理评估 (xīnlǐ pínggū)

🇸🇮 psihološka ocena

🇮🇸 sálfræðileg mat

🇰🇿 психологиялық бағалау

🇬🇪 ფსიქოლოგიური შეფასება

🇦🇿 psixoloji qiymətləndirmə

🇲🇽 evaluación psicológica

Etymology

The term 'psychological evaluation' originated in the field of psychology, which developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a scientific discipline focused on studying human behavior and mental processes. The practice of evaluating individuals' mental health and cognitive functioning became essential in diagnosing and treating psychological disorders. Over time, psychological evaluations have evolved to incorporate various assessment tools and techniques to provide a comprehensive understanding of an individual's psychological well-being.