Assignment: Introducing Psychological Testing
Assignment: Introducing Psychological Testing
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Assignment: Introduction to Psychological Testing: Why We Do It and What It Is
est Construction(5-19-18) WK-1 ASSIGNMENT
Determine an attribute, skill, trait, or attitude you are interested in measuring. Develop a 10 item test measuring various aspects of the chosen topic. Describe how you went about creating the test, and how you decided on the types of test items to include. Provide an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the test created based on question content and type. In addition, include a basic guideline that could be provided to someone interested in creating a psychological test, including the basic steps and considerations in this process. The test and analysis should be included in one document in APA format. The analysis and guideline should be at least three pages in length.
Readings
1.Textbook:
Reynolds, C. R., & Livingston, R. B. (2013). Mastering modern psychological testing: Theory & methods. Pearson Higher Ed.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychological Testing: Why We Do It and What It Is
Chapter 2: The Basics Statistics of Measurement
Chapter 3: The Meaning of Test Scores
Chapter 18: How to Develop a Psychological Test: A Practical Approach
Instructions
In this assignment, you will use either a case you have recently assessed in your own practice, or a hypothetical case that you devise yourself. Your case study should include:
- A brief description of the client’s demographic information
- The results of either the ASI or a biopsychosocial interview
- Results for at least two of the following: DAST, AUDIT, and CAGE
- A Master Problem list
- A behavioral definition for two main problems on this list
- Long term and short term goals for each of the two problems chosen
- Appropriate therapeutic objectives for each of the two problems
- The ASAM level you would place the client at for treatment
- Whether individual, group, or both individual and group would be appropriate to address the treatment plan
Length: 5-7 pages
Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.
