psychological evaluation

Frequency: 6.67.5 per million words

Assessment related to the mental and emotional state of a person. ('psychological assessment' is more common in BrE).

evaluationADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

psychological

Examples (10)

  • The judge ordered a psychological evaluation for the defendant before sentencing.
  • Before starting the new treatment, the patient had to undergo a thorough psychological evaluation.
  • Candidates for the special forces must pass a rigorous psychological evaluation.
  • As part of the custody battle, both parents were required to have a psychological evaluation.
  • The school recommended a psychological evaluation to understand the child's learning difficulties.
  • A comprehensive psychological evaluation can take several hours to complete.
  • He voluntarily sought a psychological evaluation to deal with his anxiety.
  • A licensed psychologist will conduct the psychological evaluation next week.
  • The results of the psychological evaluation indicated a need for therapy.
  • Is a psychological evaluation really necessary in this case?