Choosing Effective Psychological Tests

Choosing Effective Psychological Tests

(Choosing Effective Psychological Tests)

Write a paper (1,000-word) about the selection of the appropriate psychological test and/or assessment. Answer each of the following three questions:

1.What resources are available to assist counselors in the selection of the appropriate psychological tests and/or assessments for a client?

2.What are four to five important diagnostic factors a counselor should consider when selecting a psychological test for a client?

3.How can a counselor determine that a specific test is the appropriate test for a client’s 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.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.  You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This assignment meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.7.b. Methods of effectively preparing for and conducting initial assessment meetings

RUBRIC(Choosing Effective Psychological Tests)

Available resources for the selection of the appropriate psychological tests and/or assessments for a client   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.     25.0 % Includes four to five important issues to be considered when selecting a psychological test for a client   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.

25.0 % How to determine that a specific test is appropriate for a client   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.

20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness       7.0 % Thesis Development and Purpose   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 the paper clear.

20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness       8.0 % Argument Logic and Construction   Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.   Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.   Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

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Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.   Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness       5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)   Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.   Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.   Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.   Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.   Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

10.0 %Format       5.0 % Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)   Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.   Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.    Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.   All format elements are correct.

10.0 %Format       5.0 % Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)   Sources are not documented.

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.   Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.   Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

100 % Total Weightage