Evaluation of psychological performance

Description

The characteristics of the methods used to assess psychological parameters.

Alternative labels

evaluation of psychological parameters
psychological performance evaluation
methods of evaluation of psychological performance
psychological performance evaluations
assessment of psychological parameters
evaluations of psychological performance
assessment of psychological performance

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Evaluation of psychological performance is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Health psychologist: Health psychologists deal with the various aspects of health related behaviour of individuals and groups, by helping individuals or groups prevent illness and promote healthy behaviours by also providing counseling services. They perform tasks for the development of health promotion activities and projects on the basis of psychological science, research findings, theories, methods and techniques. They also engage in research about health related issues to influence public policy on health care issues.
Clinical psychologist: Clinical psychologists diagnose, rehabilitate, and support individuals affected by mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders and problems as well as mental changes and pathogenic conditions through use of cognitive tools and appropriate intervention. They use clinical psychological resources on the basis of psychological science, its findings, theories, methods, and techniques for the investigation, interpretation, and prediction of human experience and behaviour.
Assistant clinical psychologist: Assistant clinical psychologists aid psychologists in their work. They work in healthcare facilities or private practices where they assist psychologists with their treatment of patients. Assistant clinical psychologists are healthcare professionals that can assess patients with psychological tests and aid with therapy, as well as performing administrative functions.

Optional knowledge

Evaluation of psychological performance is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Dance therapist: Dance therapists support individuals with their emotional, mental or physical health problems helping them to improve their body awareness, self-esteem, social integration and personal development through dance and movement patterns within a therapeutic environment.
Animal assisted therapist: Animal assisted therapists provide support to individuals with cognitive, motoric, or social-emotional disabilities through animal assisted intervention. They involve pets and domesticated animals in a specific intervention plan such as therapy, education, and human service, and aim to restore and maintain the patients` well-being and recovery.

 


 

References

  1. Evaluation of psychological performance – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022