Standardized Testing in Psychology
posted by timpet | February 25, 2011
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IcerocketIt is my belief that when you take a standardized test for mental health you are essentially filling out a resume for the job of being normal. In my life I have been given more labels than I could ever resolve. This, however doesn't frighten me, it reminds me that the system that is trying to "measure me" doesn't have the correct ruler yet. Hence the results are sporadic at best.
Maybe all of this conjecture is ignorant, but I feel as if there is something truly deep inside me that contemporary science cannot name or recognize it yet. I feel like this is why I am leaning more towards the spiritual path, despite it's vague nature, it still has answers for me. And it is within those answers that I can find solace.
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...This is only a test.
— Feb 25, 2011
Yep those simple questions end up painting one heck of a picture. I agree throw off the labels, be your self. But, recognize that sometimes we will create an image of who we are and ignore all outside influence - to our detriment.
I took one of those tests on-line. The output said I should immediately be committed. I scoffed and cynically figured it was there to satisfy some lawyer or insurance policy. 2 years later I ended up there anyway.
One of the important things I learned is a diagnosis is just that, a diagnosis. Be yourself and feel no guilt about it. How I choose the deal with that diagnosis is my choice, everyday.
6 Tektite Serpent
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"That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly" - Thomas Paine
"We never reflect how pleasant it is to ask for nothing" - Seneca
