Memory and Cognition

1.1 Reconstructive Memory

  1. Tool: Story on Social Cognition
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Focuses on how memory is reconstructed during recall, emphasizing the influence of schemas and social cognition.

1.2 Retroactive Inhibition

  1. Tool: List of Meaningful Words
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Studies the interference of new information with the retention of old information in memory.

1.3 Clustering in Verbal Learning

  1. Theoretical Perspective: Examines the organization of verbal material in memory, highlighting chunking as a learning strategy.

1.4 Muller-Lyer Illusion

  1. Tool: Visual Illusion Test
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Investigates perceptual distortions and their underlying cognitive mechanisms.

1.5 Paired Associate Learning

  1. Theoretical Perspective: Studies associative memory by pairing stimuli and responses to understand learning processes.

1.6 Time Perception

  1. Theoretical Perspective: Focuses on how individuals perceive and process time intervals.

1.7 Sustained Attention

  1. Theoretical Perspective: Examines the ability to maintain focus on tasks over extended periods.

Social and Emotional Dimensions

2.1 Helping Behaviour

  1. Tool: Scale by Dr. M.L. Gupta
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Assesses altruistic tendencies and factors influencing prosocial behavior.

2.2 Person Perception

  1. Tool: Scale by Dr. Madhu Asthana
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Studies how individuals form impressions and judgments about others.

2.3 Attitude Measurement

  1. Tool: Bogardus Social Distance Scale
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Measures prejudice and social attitudes toward different groups.

2.4 Aggression

  1. Tool: Dr. G.C. Pati Aggression Scale
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Evaluates aggressive tendencies and their psychological underpinnings.

2.5 Conformity

  1. Theoretical Perspective: Studies the extent to which individuals align their behaviors or opinions with group norms.

2.6 Interpersonal Attraction

  1. Tool: Scale by Dr. Ripunjay Deo Singh
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Explores factors influencing attraction and interpersonal relationships.

2.7 Success and Failure Attribution

  1. Theoretical Perspective: Focuses on how individuals attribute their successes or failures to internal or external factors.

2.8 Social Facilitation

  1. Theoretical Perspective: Investigates how the presence of others affects performance.

Developmental and Intelligence Assessments

3.1 Vineland Social Maturity Scale

  1. Tool: Indian Adaptation by Dr. J. Bharath Raj
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Measures social maturity and adaptive behaviors.

3.2 Bhatia's Battery of Performance Test of Intelligence

  1. Tool: Performance-Based Test
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Assesses cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills.

3.3 Non-Verbal Group Intelligence Test (NVGIT)

  1. Tool: Practical by Imtisungba Ao
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Evaluates intelligence using non-verbal methods.

3.4 Concept Attainment Test (CAT-JAAR)

  1. Tool: By Anuradha Joshi & Ratnamala Arya
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Measures concept learning and attainment processes.

3.5 Standard Progressive Matrices

  1. Tool: By J.C. Raven
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Assesses abstract reasoning and fluid intelligence.

3.6 Colored Progressive Matrices

  1. Tool: By J.C. Raven
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Designed for children and special groups to evaluate intelligence.

Clinical and Behavioral Assessments

4.1 ADHD Assessments

  1. Tools:
    • Scale by Dr. Rajshree Bhargava
    • Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale
    • Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT-R/F™) by Robins, Fein, & Barton
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Focuses on identifying symptoms of ADHD in children and adults.

4.2 Autism Assessments

  1. Tools:
    • Childhood Autism Rating Scale by Eric Schopler & Robert Reichler (Standard & High-Functioning Versions)
    • Indian Scale for Assessment of Autism (ISAA)
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Evaluates autism spectrum disorders and their severity.

 

 

4.3 Anxiety and Stress Assessments

  1. Tools:
    • Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
    • DASS21 (Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale)
    • Sinha's Comprehensive Anxiety Test by A.K.P. Sinha & L.N.K. Sinha
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Measures anxiety, stress, and related emotional states.

4.4 Pain Assessments

  1. Tools:
    • Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS)
    • Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) Scale
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Assesses pain perception and management strategies.

4.5 Behavioral Assessments

  1. Tools:
    • Behavioral Assessment Scales for Indian Children-BASIC-MR by Reeta Peshawaria
    • Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL)
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Focuses on identifying behavioral challenges and developmental disorders.

School and Academic Assessments

5.1 Adjustment Inventory for School Students (AISS)

  1. Tool: By Prof. A.K.P. Sinha & R.P. Sinha
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Evaluates adjustment levels in academic and social settings.

5.2 Problem Solving Ability Test (PSAT-D)

  1. Tool: By L.N. Dubey
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Measures problem-solving skills and cognitive flexibility.

5.3 Passi-Usha Test of Creative Problem Solving (PUTCPS-PK)

  1. Tool: By Prof. B.K. Passi & Dr. Usha Kumar
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Assesses creative problem-solving abilities.

Disability and Special Needs Assessments

6.1 Indian Disability Evaluation and Assessment Scale (IDEAS)

  1. Theoretical Perspective: Measures disability levels and their impact on daily functioning.

6.2 Arkansas CDELS Developmental Rating Scale

  1. Tool: For Birth Through 36 Months
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Evaluates developmental milestones in young children.

Specialized and Miscellaneous Tools

7.1 Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS)

  1. Theoretical Perspective: Assesses symptoms of schizophrenia and related disorders.

7.2 Swarup-Mehta Test of Thinking Strategies

  1. Tool: By Smriti Swarup & D.H. Mehta
  2. Theoretical Perspective: Measures cognitive strategies and critical thinking skills.