Landmarks in computer-assisted psychological assessment.

Abstract

This article traces the history, development, and rationale of computer-based test interpretation (CBTI). Early systems were developed to meet practical needs. Developments in computer technology permitted a progression from mail-in services to on-line interactive testing. This article presents a taxonomy of CBTI systems, reviews recurring issues, and evaluates the extent to which the goals of the early system developers were achieved.

Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire-Brief: Factor Structure and Convergent Validity in Inpatient Adolescents

“…A psychology technician trained to oversee the evaluation process ensured that subjects did not fatigue and that they understood the self-report items. Computer methodologies appear to be particularly useful for assessing sensitive topics (Fowler, 1985). In individuals characterized by schizotypal features such as excessive social anxiety and paranoid ideation, computer assessment may remove some of the interpersonal concerns or barriers to accurate self-disclosure.…”

The WMS Assistant: A Windows Program to Aid in Writing WMS-III Reports

“…The program encourages editing its draft reports and merging them with other test and interview data. This is intended to safeguard against uncritical acceptance by inadequately trained professionals who fail to recognize the limitations of computer-generated material [8][9][10][11][12]. This is consistent with guidelines issued by the American Psychological Association, as well as current assessment practices and conclusions from a review of the validity of computer-generated reports [13][14][15].…”

Correlates of Suicide Risk in Juvenile Detainees and Adolescent Inpatients

“…All measures were administered and scored by computer under the supervision of a trained examiner. Computerized administration of psychological measures has been found to compare favorably with pen-and-pencil methods (Wilson et al, 1985) and may be particularly useful when assessing sensitive topics such as suicidality (Erdman et al, 1987;Fowler, 1985).…”