Psychological Assessment Â® is concerned mainly with empirical research relevant to assessments conducted in the broad field of clinical psychology. Integrative reviews of research in this area are also welcome.rief Reports. Psychological Assessment will review brief reports of research studies in clinical assessment. The procedure is intended to permit the publication of carefully designed studies with a narrow focus or of specialized interest.
A tic is a sudden, fast, repeated movement or sound that has no reason or goal. Tics can involve: Excessive blinking. Grimaces of the face. Quick movements of the arms, legs, or other areas. Sounds (grunts, throat clearing, contractions of the abdomen or diaphragm)
Tics. There are two types of tics -- motor tics and vocal tics. These short-lasting sudden movements (motor tics) or uttered sounds (vocal tics) occur suddenly during what is otherwise normal behavior. Tics are often repetitive, with numerous successive occurrences of the same action.