In psychology, a score is a numerical value that is assigned to a person based on their performance on a specific test or measure. The score is used to indicate a person's level of ability, skill, or knowledge in a particular area.
Examples of scores in psychology include:
- Intelligence quotient (IQ) score: A score that is calculated based on a person's performance on a standardized test of cognitive ability.
- Achievement test score: A score that is assigned based on a person's performance on a test of a specific subject area, such as math or reading.
- Personality test score: A score that is assigned based on a person's responses to a series of questions designed to measure personality traits.
- Depression scale score: A score that is assigned based on a person's responses to a series of questions designed to measure the severity of depression symptoms.
- Behavioral observation score: A score that is assigned based on a person's observed behavior in a specific situation.