Generally speaking, clinical psychology consists of two parts: one is psychological intervention (such as psychotherapy and psychological consultation that we are familiar with); The other part is psychological measurement. Using psychological measurement (evaluation) is an important premise and foundation of psychological intervention. Without accurate or proper evaluation, it is impossible to carry out proper psychological intervention. At the same time, psychological measurement can also judge the effect of psychological intervention. (Psychometrics and Talent Assessment, Yan Yu, 2008)

The general process of psychological measurement

Determine the purpose of measurement: First, doctors collect a lot of information from patients to determine the possible source of the cause.

Learn more about the current psychological problems of the assessed, the causes and development of the problems, possible influencing factors, the assessed's early life experience, family background, current adaptation and interpersonal relationships. In-depth understanding and evaluation of some special situations and key issues. Analyze and process the data collected earlier. It is necessary to write an evaluation report, make a conclusion, explain it to the parties and relevant personnel, and determine the goal of dealing with the problem in the next step. Challenges faced by psychological measurement

Psychometrics is highly controversial. Psychological measurement will not be as simple and direct as physical measurement. Reasonable evaluation of psychological measurement needs to be familiar with the special methods of psychological measurement.