Psychological Assessment
/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl əˈsɛsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The systematic evaluation of an individual's mental health and cognitive functioning, often used in legal contexts to determine competency, risk, or psychological conditions relevant to a case.
The court ordered a psychological assessment to evaluate the defendant's mental competency.
Forms
- psychological assessment
- psychological assessments
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Commentary
In legal contexts, psychological assessments must adhere to standards ensuring objectivity and relevance to the legal questions involved.
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