PSY 415 Module 1 Assignment 3 Considerations in Testing

1. PSY 415 Module 1 Assignment 3 Considerations in Testing
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PSY 415 Module 2 Assignment 2 MMPI
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PSY 415 Module 3 Assignment 2 LASA 1 IQ Testing
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PSY 415 Module 4 Assignment 2 Comparing and Contrasting the MMPI and the
Rorschach Inkblot Technique

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Controversy surrounds the validity of certain personality tests, including the Rorschach
Inkblot Test. Pundits argue that the Rorschach test results in over-identifying mental
problems and is unreliable and invalid. Scholars in favor of the Rorschach test argue that
it is one piece of evidence in the whole battery, and criticisms are unfounded or
controllable.
Compare and contrast the use of the Rorschach, a projective measure, with the MMPI, an
objective measure. Construct a scenario, and present both sides of the argument, where
the Rorschach test could be used to help and to hurt the individual being tested. How
might a clinical interview influence the interpretation of test results for each? Would you
need to make any special accommodations if you were testing an 8 year old? 16 year old?
85 year old? If so, describe and explain. If not, justify your answer.
Search for at least 1 reference that discusses the validity concerns of personality tests.
You can use relevant Web sites or journal articles in your argument to comment on the
sources of validity, but make sure that they are from reputable Web sites and print
sources such as the AU online library, or information from.org, .net, or .edu sites as
opposed to .com. Please avoid Wikipedia.
Your paper should be double-spaced and in 12 point, Times New Roman or Arial font
with normal one-inch margins, written in APA style, and free of typographical and
grammatical errors. It should include a title page with a running head and a reference
page. The body of the paper should be between 3-5 pages in length.
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PSY 415 Module 5 Assignment 1 LASA 2 Special Considerations in Testing
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Our psychologist, Keith, has been asked to conduct a psychoeducational evaluation on 8-
year old Melanie. Melanie’s teacher and parents are concerned because she is having
significant difficulty reading and comprehending information. She also has a hard time

3. paying attention and is always talking out in class. She is a sweet girl and gets along well
with others, but her challenges are negatively impacting her grades and interrupting the
learning of those around her.
As Keith plans his assessment of Melanie’s difficulties, what issues does he need to
consider in order to increase the validity of the assessment?
· Remember to consider Melanie’s age and testing with students who might have
special needs.
· Explain what testing accommodations Keith might need to make given Melanie’s
challenges and why.
· What impact could making accommodations have on standardization and, as a
result, interpretation of the results?
· What test format would best meet Melanie’s needs (e.g., type of test, group vs.
individual, etc.)? Why?
· Reflect on what you have learned about the history of assessment. How might
Keith’s decisions differ today compared to the beginnings of psychological assessment?
· Describe how the impact of assessment results has changed over time.
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