Describe the statisticalmethods (e.g., measures of central tendency, types of scores, indices of variability,correlations, types of distributions) that you would expect to use to analyze the results of the assessments selected for this plan. If your measure is not norm-referenced, describe how cut-off scores are used.

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10 page paper on the DAST answering the following:

1. Briefly describe the selected counseling setting, types of services provided,and the demographic

characteristics of the clientele served.

2. Describe the types of testing you will use in your selected setting (e.g., norm referenced testing,

group or individualassessments, standardized or non-standardized testing,environmental, observation)

and select two specific assessments that you would use in your selected counseling setting given the

population served.

3. Identify and describe how your client’s academic/educational,career, personal, or social development

(choose one) will inform the selection of the two assessments and the assessment process,as wellas

how you would use these assessments for diagnostic and treatment intervention purposes.

4. Describe how you willeffectively prepare for and conduct the assessment meeting.

5. What procedures will you use for assessing risk to self or others?

6. Describe the statisticalmethods (e.g., measures of central tendency, types of scores, indices of

variability,correlations, types of distributions) that you would expect to use to analyze the results of

the assessments selected for this plan. If your measure is not norm-referenced, describe how cut-off

scores are used.

7. What ethicaland culturally relevant strategies will you use to select,administer,and interpret these

assessments and test results? This will include confidentiality, informed consent,etc.

8. Administer one of the two assessments selected for this assessment plans to a classmate or a friend.

Provide a summary of the administration process and a video recording of the post-assessment

discussion session where you share

From the Procon.org Website, identify three (3) premises (reasons) listed under either the Pro or Con section – whichever section opposes your position.

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When looking for information about a particular issue, how often do you try to resist biases toward your own point of view? This assignment asks you to engage in this aspect of critical thinking by playing the “Believing Game.” The Believing Game is about making the effort to “believe” – or at least consider – the reasons for an opposing view on an issue.

The assignment is divided into two (2) parts.
In Part I of the assignment (due Week 3), you will first read a book excerpt about critical thinking processes: “The Believing Game and How to Make Conflicting Opinions More Fruitful” at http://www.procon.org/sourcefiles/believinggame.pdf. Next, you will review the Procon.org Website in order to gather information. Then, you will engage in prewriting to examine your thoughts.

Note: In Part II of the assignment (due Week 5), you will write an essay geared towards synthesizing your ideas.

Part I – Prewriting: Follow the instructions below for this prewriting activity. Use complete sentences and adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.

  1. Select one (1) of the approved topics from the www.procon.org Website and state your position on the issue.
  2. From the Procon.org Website, identify three (3) premises (reasons) listed under either the Pro or Con section – whichever section opposes your position.
  3. For each of the three (3) premises (reasons) that oppose your position on the issue, answer these “believing” questions suggested by Elbow:
    1. What’s interesting or helpful about this view?
    2. What would I notice if I believed this view?
    3. In what sense or under what conditions might this idea be true?”

The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:

  • Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.
  • Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
  • Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • This course requires use of APA Format.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Identify the informal fallacies, assumptions, and biases involved in manipulative appeals and abuses of language.
  • Create written work utilizing the concepts of critical thinking.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in critical thinking skills and informal logic.

Describe your rationale as to why you designed the brochure the way you did (e.g., photos, key focus areas). Use at least two scholarly sources to substantiate your rationale. The sources and reflection should be in APA format.

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Imagine the agency you created in Topic 4 to provide mental health services for individuals suffering from mood disorders is expanding to reach out to the community by educating citizens about wellness strategies. In order to get the word out about your new services, create a brochure that does the following:

  1. Identify life events that might motivate an individual to seek wellness services.
  2. Develop a mission statement for the clinic.
  3. Provide an overview of services offered.
  4. Describe an itinerary for two days of treatment.
  5. Explain how assessments will be utilized at the clinic.

Use a brochure format of your choice that is appealing to your target audience. (graphics and color are encouraged). You do not need to submit the brochure to TurnItIn.

In a separate document, write a 250-500 word reflection that does the following:

  1. Who will be your key audience/target population?  Examples include clients with mood disorders and their families, age groups, or cultural backgrounds.
  2. Why did you select these methods for your agency?
  3. Describe your rationale for why this information is useful in the brochure.
  4. Describe your rationale as to why you designed the brochure the way you did (e.g., photos, key focus areas).
  5. Use at least two scholarly sources to substantiate your rationale. The sources and reflection should be in APA format.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Review the interview mini-project assignment introduced in the Application this week. The best practices and pitfalls you identify in this assignment will help you complete the first part of the mini-project.

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  • Review the interview mini-project assignment introduced in the Application this week. The best practices and pitfalls you identify in this assignment will help you complete the first part of the mini-project.
  • Review the required reading in Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches; “Stretching” Exercises for Qualitative Researchers; and Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods for this week.
  • Review the two media segments on interviewing. As you view the videos, practice your observation skills by creating field notes for yourself. Be careful to distinguish between observation and interpretation as Dr. Crawford warns in the videos.
  • Evaluate the techniques used in each interview. Which practices could you use in your own interviews? Which practices should you avoid? Where did the person in the video go wrong? How could this issue have been avoided or corrected?

a 2- to 3-paragraph evaluation of the interview techniques used in both interviews. Include commentary and analysis of best practices, practices to avoid, and how this viewing experience will inform your approach to the interviewing assignment introduced in this week’s Application.

 

Please cite from the following:

Creswell, J.W. (2013). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches (3rd.ed). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications Inc.

Janesick, V.J. (2011). “Stretching” exercises for qualitative researchers. (3rd.ed). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications Inc.

Patton, M.Q. (2002). Qualitative research and evaluation methods. (3rd. ed). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.