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¶ … measurable assessment the determines a specific trait or attribute. For this example I have chosen the quality of "empathy" to be evaluated. The psychological test will be based on a Likert 5-point scale, where the testing subject will answer the question with a number 1-5 where 5 being the most likelihood to agree with the statement.
I feel that the world is mostly subjective experience.
I express emotions easily and readily.
I am in interested in philanthropy.
Others' feelings are important to me.
I think of others first.
I offer help when I think others may need it.
My feelings are often hurt at the things I see around me.
I enjoy being uplifted by the stories of others.
I feel a strong connection with others.
When people feel emotion I often feel it too.
Guidelines in Creating Psychological Tests
Psychological testing is the attempt to standardized and quantify certain subjective attributes of the human mind. What is most important in developing a solid psychological test that may lead to valid and accurate data and...
The more specific and direct the hypothesis, the more easily the testing can be administered. It is also important to realize that one simple test is not a simple solution, but can lead to pathways of learning and further experiment that create a reasonable argument based in rational thought which included empirical evidence by inductive experiment.
Other important aspects when designing a psychological test deals with ethics and professional behavior. The opportunity to take advantage of test subjects is very great in these circumstances at it is important that respect, privacy and consideration for others is honored during the development and execution of any psychological testing. The hidden nature of most examinations requires a strong ethical approach by those researchers looking for others to help in their quest for knowledge.
Empathy Assessment
Empathy is an emotional and behavioral quality that displays a person's sense for another's well being. Spreng et al. (2009) wrote "Empathy is an important component of social cognition that contributes to our ability to understand…
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Spreng*, R.N., McKinnon*, M.C., Mar, R.A., & Levine, B. (2009). The Toronto Empathy Questionnaire: scale development and initial validation of a factor-analytic solution to multiple empathy measures. Journal of personality assessment, 91(1), 62-71.
As emotionally intelligent employees are reportedly more content, conscientious and committed in the workplace, businesses and organizations are repeatedly advised to recruit and retain these individuals. Abraham (2006), nevertheless, reports that the strongest findings emerging from her study was.".. The effect of job control on emotional intelligence." She contends that emotionally intelligent employees will not just naturally thrive in their workplace; that the work environment needs to provide independence in
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While it was not found that there are significant differences in one's gender and his/her altruistic behavior, it is important to note that the respondents' responses demonstrated that it is not empathy that is the main criterion that one uses in determining one's propensity to become altruistic towards others, but rather, more about feeling "at one with the other" (that is, the other person) (Cialdini et. al., 1997:483). The feeling
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