Mental testing refers to the evaluation of a person's cognitive abilities, intelligence, personality, and emotional functioning. There are various synonyms for mental testing, including psychological assessment, cognitive assessment, intelligence testing, personality testing, and emotional assessment. Psychological assessment is a broader term that can include the evaluation of behavior, emotions, and cognition, while cognitive assessment is focused on specific cognitive abilities such as memory and attention. Intelligence testing measures a person's general abilities, such as reasoning and problem-solving, while personality testing evaluates a person's traits, motivations, and behaviors. Emotional assessment is focused on assessing a person's emotional functioning and identifying any emotional disorders. These various terms all refer to the process of evaluating a person's mental capacities and are commonly used in clinical and academic settings.