What do we Mean by a “Psychological Measure”?

The world of psychometrics is filled with synonyms. We often use the terms “measures”, “tools”, or “instruments” to refer to tests that are designed to measure different attributes of functioning, including (but not limited to) intelligence, academics, executive functioning, and memory. These measures, in turn, paint a broad picture of how we learn and process different types of information, whether verbal, visual, or academic. Some examples of the most commonly used measures include:

WAIS-IV
Used to measure broad intelligence in adults.
WRAT5
Used to assess basic academics.
WISC-V
Used to measure broad intelligence in children.
WRAML3
Used to assess short- and long-term memory.