PS505 : Testing, Measurement, And Assessment

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Unit 2 Assignment: Assessment Article Review

For this week’s Assignment, you will evaluate the assessment and measurement tools from a study or case scenario. Identify an article in the past (5 years) that is related to an ethical psychological assessment instrument or tool. The article should summarize the test designer’s assessment techniques, an ethical violation, and the author’s ability to address or remedy the issues.

Write an essay, no fewer than seven pages in length, incorporating the following elements based on your findings:

  • Discuss the study or case scenario and applicable qualities that relate to the APA      ethical codes.
  • Write your own critical review on the imperfections in this article and your analysis on how to address the problems noted.
  • Take an affirmative position on whether or not these ethical challenges affect the validity of the study or case, and if there are additional test biases noted.

Along with the text, use a minimum of three scholarly articles to support your critic. One of your supporting articles should be the APA Ethical Codes accessible through the following Library links.

  • Revision of Ethical Standard 3.04 of the “Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct” (2002, as Amended 2010). (2016). American      Psychologist, 71(9), 900. doi:10.1037/amp0000102.
    Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.libauth.purdueglobal.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pdh&AN=2016-61507-010&site=eds-live

Miller and Lovler (2016) recommended four websites for psychological test databases, refer to (page 30) of your textbook.

Note: Find a test measuring a construct in your area of interest; do not purchase a review of any test. You will use the websites to look up the name and brief description of a test and then conduct further research on your own about this test.

The assignment should include the following:

  • Follow assignment directions (review grading rubric for best results).
  • Use correct APA formatting per the APA Publication Manual, 6th Edition.
  • Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English.
  • Be written in Standard American English and be clear, specific, and error-free. If needed, be sure to use the Writing Center for help.
  • Be a      minimum of seven pages (not including Title Page and Reference List).

BenchMark Research Proposal

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Rubic_Print_Format

Course Code Class Code Assignment Title Total Points
PSY-550 PSY-550-O500 Benchmark – Research Proposal 200.0
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%
Introductory section, including hypothesis and revised review of the literature 10.0% Introductory section, including hypothesis and revised review of the literature, is missing. Introductory section, including hypothesis and revised review of the literature, is vague and inconsistent. Introductory section, including hypothesis and revised review of the literature, is present and appropriate. Introductory section, including hypothesis and revised review of the literature, is present, clear, and makes some connection to research. Introductory section, including hypothesis and revised review of the literature, is clear, concise, and makes connections to current research.
Method section, including subsections on participants, apparatus/materials/instrument, procedure and design (Comp 3.3) 15.0% Method section, including subsections on participants, apparatus/materials/instrument, procedure and design, is missing. Method section, including subsections on participants, apparatus/materials/instrument, procedure and design, is vague and inconsistent. Method section, including subsections on participants, apparatus/materials/instrument, procedure and design, is present and appropriate. Method section, including subsections on participants, apparatus/materials/instrument, procedure and design, is present, clear, and makes some connection to research. Method section, including subsections on participants, apparatus/materials/instrument, procedure and design, is clear, concise, and makes connections to current research.
Results section, including statistic, critical values, degrees of freedom, and alpha level 15.0% Results section, including statistic, critical values, degrees of freedom, and alpha level, is missing. Results section, including statistic, critical values, degrees of freedom, and alpha level, is vague and inconsistent. Results section, including statistic, critical values, degrees of freedom, and alpha level, is present and appropriate. Results section, including statistic, critical values, degrees of freedom, and alpha level, is present, clear, and makes some connection to research. Results section, including statistic, critical values, degrees of freedom, and alpha level, is clear, concise, and makes connections to current research.
Discussion section, including interpretation of results, ethical concerns, limitations of study, and suggestions for future research (Comp 4.3) 15.0% Discussion section, including interpretation of results, ethical concerns, limitations of study, and suggestions for future research, is missing. Discussion section, including interpretation of results, ethical concerns, limitations of study, and suggestions for future research, is vague and inconsistent. Discussion section, including interpretation of results, ethical concerns, limitations of study, and suggestions for future research, is present and appropriate. Discussion section, including interpretation of results, ethical concerns, limitations of study, and suggestions for future research, is present, clear, and makes some connection to research. Discussion section, including interpretation of results, ethical concerns, limitations of study, and suggestions for future research, is clear, concise, and makes connections to current research.
Figures and tables section, include a minimum of two (either two figures, two tables, or one of each) 15.0% Figures and tables section, include a minimum of two is missing. Figures and tables section, include a minimum of two is vague and inconsistent. Figures and tables section, include a minimum of two is present and appropriate. Figures and tables section, include a minimum of two is present, clear, and makes some connection to research. Figures and tables section, include a minimum of two is clear, concise, and makes connections to current research.
Organization and Effectiveness 20.0%
Thesis Development and Purpose 7.0% Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear. Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Argument Logic and Construction 8.0% 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. 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.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) 5.0% Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they 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.
Format 10.0%
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) 5.0% 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.
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) 5.0% Sources are not documented. Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Psychopathology: Case Study

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PSY-570- Psychopathology

Topic 2 Case Study

 

Patient: A 35-year-old male who is married and has two school-aged children (8 and 10 years old).

Job History: Patient joined the military upon graduating from high school. He was unsure of a profession/career to pursue. Patient was in the United States Marines for 8 years. He reports two tours of duty overseas; one of those tours being spent in Iraq. While in the military, patient earned his bachelor’s degree in business. Patient currently works as a manager in a bank. He reports moderate levels of stress in his job, which sometimes results in him staying home from work to avoid the stress. The patient reports that while he does not dislike his job, it is not a career he can see remaining in until retirement.

Medical Background: Patient reports that he was healthy for the majority of his life. He is active and physically fit. He eats well and does not abuse drugs or alcohol. In his early 20s, he smoked but he “cleaned up his act” when he learned he and his wife were expecting their first child. Recently, he has been experiencing a variety of unexplained physical symptoms including back pain, headaches, and chest pain. He has sought medical help for these problems several times. He reports that he often goes to the ER due to experiencing chest pain, but after numerous tests are run, he is discharged upon finding nothing wrong.

Complaint: In addition to the physical symptoms listed above, the patient also states he feels scared and anxious. He has difficulty sleeping. He reports difficulty in controlling his anger and that outbursts are often directed at loved ones (wife and children).

Based on the above information, complete the following:

(Make sure to use scholarly sources to back up your responses)

1. Record important factors to consider in making a diagnosis from the case study.

 

2. What additional information is needed?

 

3. Based upon the factors listed, what is your diagnosis?

 

4. What would you recommend to this patient based upon the factors you have to consider?

 

5. Ensure you have cited tools that you used in your assessment and diagnosis, including the current version of the DSM.

Discuss human rights as it relates to the controversy.

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For this paper, you will examine the ethical implications of a controversial topic related to forensic psychology.
Choose from the following topics:

  1. Psychologists’ involvement in military interrogations
  2. Psychologists’ involvement in assessments related to death penalty cases

In 1,000-1,250 words, consider the following:

  1. Discuss human rights as it relates to the controversy.
  2. Explain ethical implications that may arise for both sides of the controversy.

A minimum of three peer-reviewed sources and the textbook should be used to support this paper.