Introduction to Psychometric Assessments

Our Introduction to Psychometric Assessments internship program is designed for psychology students and professionals looking to build a strong foundation in psychological evaluation and testing. This program offers hands-on training in administering, scoring, and interpreting various standardized psychometric tools, enabling participants to gain practical experience in psychological assessments across different domains. The internship covers essential skills required for conducting assessments in clinical, educational, and career settings while emphasizing ethical considerations and report writing.

Topics Covered

• Case History & Mental Status Examination (MSE) – Learn to gather comprehensive client histories and conduct MSEs to assess cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning, forming the basis for psychological assessments.
• Ethics in Psychometric Assessments – Understand the ethical principles governing psychological testing, including confidentiality, informed consent, and responsible test administration.
• MISIC (Malin’s Intelligence Scale for Indian Children) – Gain expertise in administering this widely used intelligence test for children, helping assess cognitive abilities and development.
• WISC-IV (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fourth Edition) – Learn to conduct and interpret this standardized intelligence test for children, used to evaluate cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
• Career Assessments – Learn to administer and interpret career guidance tests to help individuals make informed educational and professional choices like Learning Styles, Strong Interest Inventory, etc.
• Report Writing – Develop skills in structuring professional psychological assessment reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and comprehensiveness in conveying findings.