Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Assess means to evaluate or measure the effectiveness, value, or quality of something. In psychology, it refers to gathering information and making judgments about a person's behavior, thoughts, feelings, or abilities.
Related terms
Measurement: The process of assigning numbers or scores to behaviors, thoughts, or feelings for assessment purposes.