Assignment: Psychological Testing And Assessment
Write a paper (1,000-1,250 words) about the selection of the appropriate psychological test and/or assessment. Answer each of the following three questions:
What resources are available to assist counselors in the selection of the appropriate psychological tests and/or assessments for a client?
What are four to five important diagnostic factors a counselor should consider when selecting a psychological test for a client?
How can a counselor determine that a specific test is the appropriate test for a clients demographics?
Include at least four scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
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Course Code Class Code Assignment Title Total Points
PCN-523 PCN-523-O500 Psychological Testing and Assessment Selection Paper (Obj. 4.1) 100.0
Criteria Percentage Unsatisfactory (0.00%) Less than Satisfactory (74.00%) Satisfactory (79.00%) Good (87.00%) Excellent (100.00%) Comments Points Earned
Content 70.0%
Available resources for the selection of the appropriate psychological tests and/or assessments for a client 20.0% The paper does not include a discussion about available resources for counselors that assist in the selection of an appropriate psychological test for a client. The paper includes a fair discussion about available resources for counselors that assist in the selection of an appropriate psychological test for a client. The paper includes a concise description of available resources for counselors that assist in the selection of an appropriate psychological test for a client. The paper includes an advanced description of available resources for counselors that assist in the selection of an appropriate psychological test for a client. The paper includes an insightful description of available resources for counselors that assist in the selection of an appropriate psychological test for a client.
Includes four to five important issues to be considered when selecting a psychological test for a client 25.0% The paper does not include four to five important issues to consider when selecting a psychological test. The paper inadequately includes four to five important issues to consider when selecting a psychological test. The paper appropriately includes four to five important issues to consider when selecting a psychological test. The paper includes an advanced discussion of four to five important issues to consider when selecting a psychological test. The paper includes an insightful discussion of four to five important issues to consider when selecting a psychological test.
How to determine that a specific test is appropriate for a client 25.0% The paper does not include a discussion of how the appropriate test can be matched with an appropriate client. The paper includes a fair discussion of how the appropriate test can be matched with an appropriate client. The paper includes a concise discussion of how the appropriate test can be matched with an appropriate client.The paper includes an advanced discussion of how the appropriate test can be matched with an appropriate client. The paper includes an advanced discussion of how the appropriate test can be matched with an appropriate client. The paper includes an insightful discussion of how the appropriate test can be matched with an appropriate client.
Organization and Effectiveness 20.0%
Thesis Development and Purpose 7.0% Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of t
