Many people may have encountered online quizzes such as personality tests, IQ tests, or other fun activities and might think they are psychological tests. However, psychological testing, also known as clinical psychological assessment, is the process of conducting psychological tests to assist with diagnosis by a psychiatrist. It is like a lab for the psychiatry department, with results analyzed and certified by licensed clinical psychologists.

Clinical psychologists use psychological tests to analyze and gather information, assess intelligence (IQ), understand personality traits, problem-solving mechanisms, and inner psychological conflicts, along with observing behavior and conducting clinical interviews to determine the causes of mental health issues, psychiatric disorders, and abnormalities. This information is essential for planning the appropriate therapy and treatment process.

• Intelligence Test
• Personality or Psychotic Test
• Developmental Test
• Personality or Psychotic Test
• Achievement Test
• Neuropsychological Test

Intelligence Test
An intelligence test evaluates an individual's intellectual ability (IQ) by comparing it to others in the same age group. It measures cognitive functions like thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, memory, language skills, and focus. This test helps identify an individual’s strengths and weaknesses, which can guide further development, training, or stimulation for appropriate growth.

Personality or Psychotic Test
Personality tests assess basic personality traits expressed through emotions, attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors. They can also be used to evaluate self-defense mechanisms, perception of reality, motivation, and the ability to link imagination with reality. These tests help categorize psychiatric symptoms and aid individuals in understanding their potential and mental processes. Such understanding helps individuals cope with various situations, including stress management and adapting to changes.

Developmental Test
A developmental test evaluates a child’s growth and developmental stages in physical, emotional, and social aspects. It assesses abilities such as walking, speaking, fine motor skills, or engagement in activities based on typical developmental milestones. These tests help identify potential delays in development, enabling timely interventions to support the child’s appropriate development.

Achievement Test
Achievement tests assess learning capabilities in areas such as reading, spelling, and arithmetic, comparing a child's abilities to others in the same grade level. These tests can help diagnose learning disabilities (LD), such as issues with reading fluency, comprehension, spelling, and arithmetic. The results help to identify limitations and plan appropriate learning strategies.

Neuropsychological Test
Neuropsychological tests evaluate the relationship between behavior and cognitive functions, particularly in areas such as visual-motor perceptions, spatial relationships, language comprehension, attention, and memory. These tests are used to assess potential cognitive impairment, especially in individuals at risk for brain degeneration, and track the progress of treatment.