Summarize the features of objective methods of personality assessment, and provide at least three examples of these types of measures.

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In this assignment, you will compare projective and objective methods of personality assessment. Research a minimum of three peer-reviewed articles  that were published within the last 15 years on these techniques. In your paper, you will provide an evaluation of these techniques organized according to the outline provided below. Use information from your researched peer-reviewed articles and required sources to support your work in each section.

Section 1: Objective Personality Assesment

  • Define the term objective in objective methods of personality assessment.
  • Summarize the features of objective methods of personality assessment, and provide at least three examples of these types of measures.
  • Explain the assumptions on which objective methods are based, and provide an analysis of empirical research testing the validity of the assumptions you identified.
  • Appraise the research exploring the technical adequacy (i.e., reliability and validity) of objective tests.
  • Describe the impact of social and culture variability on the administration and interpretation of objective tests.

Section 2: Projective Personality Assesment

  • Define the term projective in projective methods of personality assessment.
  • Summarize the features of projective methods of personality assessment, and provide at least three examples of these types of measures.
  • Explain the assumptions on which projective methods are based, and provide an analysis of empirical research testing the validity of the assumptions you identified.
  • Appraise the research exploring the technical adequacy (i.e., reliability and validity) of projective tests.
  • Describe the impact of social and culture variability on the administration and interpretation of projective tests.

Section 3: Synthesis, Conclusions, and Recommendations

  • Write a brief one-paragraph scenario for a fictitious client. Include the following information: presenting concerns (reason for referral), age, gender, ethnicity, language(s), and any other significant information (e.g., military status, health issues, marital status, sexual orientation, etc.).
  • Debate the arguments supporting and opposing the use of projective and objective personality assessments with your identified client.
  • Select a minimum of one objective and one projective measure to use with your client. Compare the use of the selected projective and objective personality measures with your identified client.
  • Analyze the advantages and limitations of each assessment measure you selected.
  • Compose recommendations to improve the validity of personality assessment.

The Evaluation of Objective and Projective Measures of Personality

  • Must be four to six double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least three peer-reviewed sources published within the last 15 years in addition to the course text.
  • Must document all sources in APA style
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style

What methods does Dr. Donavan use to achieve this goal? How effective is it with Helen?

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Reply to 2 classmates for each forum. You must explain briefly (150-200 words) why you agree or disagree with your classmate’s view. Your replies must be in response to classmates who answered a different question than you and significantly add to the discussion. You are required to include at least one reference in each reply. Remember to use APA formatting.

Reference: https://learn.liberty.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-33342817-dt-content-rid-405094433_1/xid-405094433_1

Shannon Post:

Interpretation is an important technique that is used in the psychoanalytic theory. Freud explained that if interpretations are made too soon, they can cause resistance from the client. He also stated that one must form a positive relationship with their therapist before interpretations are made (Murdock, 2017). In the video presentation of Helen, who is being counseled by Dr. Donavan, we see several instances of interpretation being used. Dr. Donavan is careful not to speak too soon during the session, but rather he waits until Helen has finished explaining the dream to him. Dr. Donavan used interpretation to show the comparison between Helen’s dream and what she was facing in real life. The river was like her everyday life, in which she was just basically floating along without being “noticed”. Helen even told the therapist that her son was the only one who acknowledged that she was floating by. The professor in both the dream and in their meeting expressed concern and worry for Helen, which is something that she is not getting at home. Dr. Donavan was able to help Helen explore the idea that the dream represented the inner struggle she was feeling between returning to her career or continuing to dedicate her time to her husband and children.

I thought the way Dr. Donavan used open ended questions when talking to Helen was helpful. He was not quick to jump to conclusions but let Helen lead the conversation, which led to him being able to effectively make interpretations about her dream. Even though Helen waited two weeks to tell Dr. Donavan about running into her old professor, I felt that she was comfortable in their client/therapist relationship and that the techniques he used during their session were beneficial to her.

Reference

Murdock, N.L. (2017). Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Case Approach (4th ed.).

Boston: Pearson

Tracy Post:

Psychoanalysis helps the client to uncover and resolve unconscious conflicts and to strengthen the ego by redirecting energy to conscious processes. What methods does Dr. Donavan use to achieve this goal? How effective is it with Helen?

Psychoanalysis contains a variety of methods which assist in making unconscious conflicts conscious (Jones & Butman, 2011, p. 109). During the therapy session with Helen, Dr. Donovan used transference, free association, and dream analyzing to assist Helen uncover her resolve her unconscious conflicts.

An important theme in psychoanalytic therapy is transference, the relationship between the counselor and client will develop during therapy (Jones & Butman, 2011, p. 108). Helen had stated feelings of not being seen by her family. Her conflict is that this old friend has shown interest in her, and she is considering the possibilities. Dr. Donovan asked Helen how did being in the therapy session make her feel, did she feel visible with him in counseling?

Dr. Donovan also used dream interpretation when working with Helen. Helen had dreamed about being in a river and passing by her family not being seen except for possibly her son seeing her. The man that Helen is attracted to from her past was on the side of the river, he saw her. “Psychoanalysis assert that dream analysis is especially helpful in uncovering important unconscious material” (Jones & Butman, 2011, p. 109).

Free association in another concept in psychoanalysis. When the session first began, Dr. Donovan started using free association with Helen to get her to open up. This free association is what let to Dr. Donovan knowing about the man Helen ran into in New York, which now sparked an interest with Helen.

Helen was resistant to some free association, most likely because she wasn’t ready to deal with the emotions. A few times Helen, would sigh and wouldn’t reveal what exactly she was thinking, she was blocking her thoughts (Eremie & Ubulom, 2016).

Overall, I believe each method of psychoanalysis was effective for Helen, without free association Dr. Donovan wouldn’t have known about the man in New York. Dream analysis seemed to be the most effective of the three methods. As for transference, I worry that it could cause issues instead of helping, it could possibly create transference neurosis (Ferreira & Carrijo, 2016).

ReferencesEremie, M. D., & Ubulom, W. J. (2016). Review of Psychoanalytic Approach to Counselling. International Journal of Innovative Psychology & Social Development, 4(2), 22-25.

Ferreira, D. S., & Carrijo, C. (2016). Freud’s transference management: An analysis of the relationship between transference and suggestion. Agora, 19(3). doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1516-14982016003004

Jones, S. L., & Butman, R. E. (2011). Modern Psychotherapies: A Comprehensive Christian Appraisal. Downers Grove, IL : Intervarsity Press.

What is your definition of good leadership and how has it evolved?

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Possible Reflection Topics:

  • What is your definition of good leadership and how has it evolved?
  • What is your philosophy of work and how has it evolved?
  • What do you believe motivates employees and why? Has this evolved?

Choose one of the above topics and explain deep, this also base on the personality.

the following are comment that some people wrote about me that needs to be add on the paper. It needs to flow on the paper.

1st comment

“You’re hard working and responsible person. Very respectful and know got to get along with others very well. You have the right attitude for the job and can make the job look easy regardless of its difficulties. You have what it takes to be a leader at any company you desire to be. However, due to the current company’s situation I see lack of motivation. Not necessary your fault because the company is responsible for the well being of its employees. But you’re a really smart person and have a quick reaction and solution when is needed. In other words, I believe you can do more if you put you’re head to it. You’re over qualified for your current position and i think a good step for you right now would be learning bookings and getting involved more with the operation. Could be a really great experience and will show others what you’re capable of. Which to me, you are a very capable person.”

2nd comment

“From my experience,  Nadreen is a very caring and loving person. Always has time for her loved ones. She is a very dedicated and motivated women, nothing can stand in her way once she has her mind set. I will say that she can sometimes be hard headed, she likes to do things her way when sometimes her way is not right and won’t listen until she’s frustrated or upset. Although that doesn’t really hold her back, she gets along with everyone. Her personality attracts people to her. I always love to be around her it’s always an adventure.”

Summarizes what you needed to ask and who you needed to ask in your data gathering.

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Building on last week’s initial scouting work, this week you will design a data gathering process for verifying, contradicting, or otherwise clarifying some of your observations and conclusions in last week’s scouting memo (e.g., Does your organization develop people? Why/why not?). Data can be gathered through a variety of methods including interviews, observations, group discussions, and questionnaires.

Your “big question” for this week is what are the individual,  team, and leadership development needs? In other words, how could your organization improve its practices regarding individual, team, and leader development? What needs to change? 

Planning and Execution:

In this week’s work, you will build and implement a basic data gathering plan for the organization. In your plan, address the following themes

  • Who do you need to ask (to determine the individual, team, and leadership development needs)? 
  • What do you need to ask (what specific things do you need to ask to determine what needs to improve)? 
  • How will you ask (what methods will you use to ask)?
  • Your data gathering plan should include at least five questions (what you will ask) and at least two different methods (how you will ask them). 

After you have built your data gathering plan, implement at least some phase of it. You will likely not be able to implement your full plan (due to time restrictions). However, implement enough of your plan that you can gather some actual data to analyze. You may also include hypothetical data as needed to fill in some gaps. 

Deliverable:

Prepare a one diagnosis memo that accomplishes the following things: 

  • Reminds your readers about the organization you are working with (i.e., what is the organization?).
  • Summarizes what you needed to ask and who you needed to ask in your data gathering.
  • Provides at least five questions you asked
  • Indicates at least two different methods you used to gather data. 
  • Summarizes actual (and hypothetical as needed) data you gathered when you asked the questions using the methods you proposed.
  • Determined at least three developmental needs for the organization emerging from the data