Psychometrics New Insights in the Diagnosis of Mental Disorders

• Other Authors: Misciagna, Sandro (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2023
• Subjects: Clinical psychology; neuropsychology; dementia; mental health; cognitive impairment; engineering; mild cognitive impairment
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Psychometrics is the science of assessing and measuring mental capacities and processes, which are constructs not easily observed directly. It is concerned with objective measurement of cognitive functions, characteristics of personality, emotions, behaviour, socio-educational qualities, and mental...