Assessments In Psychology

The Signature Assignment is a 5-8 page paper (excluding title and reference pages). You should use a minimum of 4-6 references from the Touro library in support of your Signature Assignment.

Choose one of the scenarios below where you are asked to conduct a psychological assessment or testing of an individual:

1. a) Job candidate who plans to take the role of a bank manager

2. b) Person being considered as a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation

3. c) Child being tested for cognitive and learning delays in a school setting

4. d) 21 year old being examined for depression and anxiety disorders

For your Signature assignment, should include the following components:

a) Identify at least 3 standardized psychological tests (from the list of psychological testshttp://www.assessmentpsychology.com/testlist.htm) that would be appropriate for the situation you had chosen (Module 5)

b) Provide 3-4 of semi-structured interview questions you plan to ask to supplement your

standardized psychological tests. (Module 8)

c) Describe the validity and reliability of the semi-structured interviews questions you plan to ask

as part of your psychological assessment (Module 3, Module 6)

d) Describe the ethical and social concerns of your planned psychological assessment (Module 7)

Course Resources – THE UNDERLINED BOLD ONES ARE ACADEMIC RESOURCES

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Lee, T. (2020, July 15). How to administer psychoeducational assessments like a pro! [Video]. YouTube. (11:26)

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Wright, A. J., Chvez, L., Edelstein, B. A., Grus, C. L., Krishnamurthy, R., Lieb, R., Mihura, J. L., Pincus, A. L., & Wilson, M. (2021). Education and training guidelines for psychological assessment in health service psychology. American Psychologist, 76(5), 794801. Retrieved from EBSCO multi search database in the TUW Library.

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