Students will choose one of the personality assessment scenarios from the discussions in Weeks Two, Three, or Four to use as the basis of this psychological assessment report.

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Psychological Assessment Report

A psychological assessment report is created by psychology professionals to inform groups or individuals of the assessments appropriate for their current needs. This type of report also includes a summary of the services provided to these groups or individuals. This evaluation is used by the various entities to assess basic needs, competencies, preferences, skills, traits, dispositions, and abilities for different individuals in a variety of settings.

Psychological reports vary widely depending on the psychology professional creating it and the needs being assessed. Some of the psychology professionals who create this type of report include counselors, school psychologists, consultants, psychometricians, or psychological examiners. This type of report may be as short as three pages or as long as 20 or more pages depending on the needs of the stakeholders. Many reports include tables of scores that are attached either in an appendix or integrated into the report. Despite the many variations in assessment reports, most include the same essential information and headings.

Students will choose one of the personality assessment scenarios from the discussions in Weeks Two, Three, or Four to use as the basis of this psychological assessment report. Once the scenario has been chosen, students will research a minimum of four peer-reviewed articles that relate to and support the content of the scenario and the report as outlined below. The following headings and content must be included in the report:

The Reason for Referral and Background Information
In this section, students will describe the reasons for the referral and relevant background information for all stakeholders from the chosen personality assessment scenario.

Assessment Procedures
In this section, students will include a bulleted list of the test(s) and other assessment measures recommended for the evaluation of the given scenario. In addition to the assessment(s) initially provided in the personality assessment scenario from the weekly discussion, students must include at least three other measures appropriate for the scenario.

Immediately following the bulleted list, students will include a narrative description of the assessments. In the narrative, students will examine and comment on the major theoretical approaches, research methods, and assessment instruments appropriate for the situation and stakeholder needs. In order to defend the choice of recommended assessments, students will evaluate current research in the field of personality theories and provide examples of how these assessments are valid for use in the chosen scenario. For additional support of these recommended assessment measures, students will evaluate the standardization, reliability and validity, and cultural considerations present in these personality assessments that make them the most appropriate tools for the given scenario. Students will conclude the narrative by assessing types of personality measurements and research designs often used in scenarios like the one chosen and providing a rationale for why some of those assessments were not included.

General Observations and Impressions
In this section, students will describe general observations of the client during the assessment period provided in the chosen personality assessment scenario and explain whether the client’s behavior might have had a negative impact on the test results. Students will analyze and comment on how the APA’s Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct affected the implementation of the personality assessment during the initial process. Based on the observations and analysis, students will assess the validity of the evaluation and make a recommendation for or against the necessity for additional testing.

Test Results and Interpretations
In this section, students will analyze the results of the assessment provided in the chosen personality assessment scenario. Based on the score, students will interpret the personality factors (conscientiousness, openness, emotional stability, introversion, extroversion, work drive, self-directedness, etc.) that are present.

Note: Typically, this section reports test results and is the longest section of a psychological assessment report because the results of all the tests administered are analyzed and reported. Some psychologists report all test results individually, while others may integrate only a portion of the test results. However, in this report, only the assessment presented in the chosen personality assessment scenario will be included.

Summary and Recommendations
In this section, students will summarize the test results.  They will provide a complete explanation for the evaluation, the procedures and measures used, and the results and include any recommendations translating the evaluation into strategies and suggestions to support the client. Finally, students will provide any conclusions and diagnostic impressions drawn from the previous sections of the report.

Writing the Psychological Assessment Report

The report:

  • Must be six to ten double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must include the required headings and content as listed above.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must utilize assessment manuals as necessary to support the inclusion and results of the assessments.
  • Must use a minimum of four peer-reviewed sources, at least two of which must be from the Ashford University Library.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Must be a minimum of 1250 words, no more than 1500 words, and formatted according to APA style (7th edition) as outlined in the  Writing Center.

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Choosing Your Focus:

This writing assignment supports your success on the final project. Prior to beginning this assignment, review the components of an annotated bibliography.

For this this Annotated Bibliography, you will research at least five peer-reviewed articles published within the last ten years to support your analysis of one of the following topics:

  • Behavior Analysis (previously known as behaviorism)
  • Cognitivism
  • Information processing

The topic you choose should be based on the area in which you would most like to develop your knowledge. Your choice should also consider your current interests in psychology and support your future career or personal goals.

There are 4 components to this assignment:

  1. Introduction: Include your chosen focus area and your motivation for choosing this area to study further
  2. The Annotated Bibliography itself
  3. A Conclusion
  4. A list of APA formatted references.

As you prepare for this assignment, keep in mind that it is designed to assist you with beginning the process of drafting your Learning and Cognition Final Project. You will be using these resources, and what you write in this paper, to support your success with your Final Project.

Review the following sources prior to writing your paper:

After completing your writing, consider a paper review and double checking that all components are complete with an Academic Paper Checklist. It is also recommended that your paper be checked in Grammarly and through Turnitin prior to submissio

The Choosing Your Focus paper

  • Must be a minimum of 1250 words, no more than 1500 words, and formatted according to APA style (7th edition) as outlined in the  Writing Center.
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that clearly states the chosen construct and your motivation for choosing this topic.
  • Must clearly discuss each article in your own words using critical thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that synthesizes the findings within the articles as they relate to your chosen content.
  • Must include a Reference section.
  • Must use at least five peer-reviewed sources.

HERE ARE THE CHOSEN ARTICLES FOR THE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

BAbel, P. (2019). Classical Conditioning as a Distinct Mechanism of Placebo Effects. Frontiers in Psychiatry. https://doi-org.proxy-library.ashford.edu/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00449

(article 1 for classical conditioning)

Andreatta, M., Michelmann, S., Pauli, P., & Hewig, J. (2017). Learning processes underlying avoidance of negative outcomes. Psychophysiology, 54(4), 578–590. https://doi-org.proxy-library.ashford.edu/10.1111/psyp.12822

(Article 2 for operant conditioning)

Powell, R. A., & Schmaltz, R. M. (2020). Did Little Albert actually acquire a conditioned fear of furry animals? What the film evidence tells us. History of Psychology. https://doi-org.proxy-library.ashford.edu/10.1037/hop0000176 (Article 3 for Watson)

Braat, M., Engelen, J., van Gemert, T., & Verhaegh, S. (2020). The rise and fall of behaviorism: The narrative and the numbers. History of Psychology, 23(3), 252–280. https://doi-org.proxy-library.ashford.edu/10.1037/hop0000146

(Article 4 about behavior analysis)

Willis, E., Adams, R., & Keene, J. (2019). If Everyone Is Doing It, It Must Be Safe: College Students’ Development of Attitudes toward Poly-Substance Use. Substance Use & Misuse, 54(11), 1886–1893. https://doi-org.proxy-library.ashford.edu/10.1080/10826084.2019.1618334

(Article 5 social learning theory)

OTHER ARTICLES BESIDES THE MAIN FIVE ARTICLES ABOVE

Clark, K. R. (2018). Learning Theories: Behaviorism. Radiologic Technology, 90(2), 172–175.

Rholetter, W. Me. (2019). Operant conditioning. Salem Press Encyclopedia.

Sparzo, F. J. (2019). Pavlovian conditioning. Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health.

Read the Topic 5 Ted Case Study. Using 1,200-1,500 words create a treatment plan for Ted that answeres the following: What symptoms of schizophrenia does Ted exhibit? Based on the sub-types criteria for schizophrenia, which symptoms does Ted display? What are some potential secondary diagnoses? What evidence would support these secondary diagnoses? What theory and treatment options would be most effective in treating schizophrenia? Use evidence-based knowledge as justification to address the presenting symptoms in Ted’s case. Identify three treatment goals and three objectives for each treatment goal that addresses the salient concerns and adverse risks in the case of Ted. Include at least five 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.

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In 750-1,000 words, describe the common standards and policies that both impact and are impacted by using social media resources. Consider the following in your response:

  1. Why would a health professional want to use social media as a means to connect clients with community resources?
  2. What are the benefits and risks when referring clients to a natural support/community resource?
  3. What risk factors are involved in your decision making as it relates to community resource referral?

Use at least three reliable resources to support your arguments.

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.

In 750-1,000 words, describe the common standards and policies that both impact and are impacted by using social media resources. Consider the following in your response:

  1. Why would a health professional want to use social media as a means to connect clients with community resources?
  2. What are the benefits and risks when referring clients to a natural support/community resource?
  3. What risk factors are involved in your decision making as it relates to community resource referral?

Use at least three reliable resources to support your arguments.

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.

What is the title of the article? Provide a citation for the article in APA format. What is the purpose of the article?

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First, refer to the Tracks and Topics for the Final Project document and select a track and a topic within that track that you would like to focus your final project on. (Note: In this document, you are provided with three articles for each topic, but you will need to find two additional articles in Module Three to use for your final project.)Choose your track and topic thoughtfully as you will not be able to switch your track and topic once chosen. Do not worry if you are not familiar with the tracks or topics at this point in the course; you will be learning much more about them throughout the term. Please be sure to contact your instructor if you are having any trouble choosing your track.Next, analyze one of the articles within the tracks, which will provide practice for your literature review. When you complete your literature review, you will be addressing more specific elements. These questions are the first thing to think about when beginning a literature review. Keep in mind that these questions are practice and preparation for the more detailed literature review elements to come.

  • What is the title of the article? Provide a citation for the article in APA format.
  • What is the purpose of the article?
  • What is the hypothesis of the study? In other words, what claims do the authors make in the article?
  • What variables (factors) are being looked at as an influence on social thinking?
  • If these variables or the relationship between these variables have been studied before, what does the article indicate about the findings of previous studies? This shows historical significance.
  • Describe the research design that was used in the study.
  • Do you think the research in this article was conducted in an ethical manner? Why or why not?

Each question requires an answer in one to three sentences, although you can write more if needed. This should result in a journal assignment that is around one page in length. Be sure to cite directly from the sample article to support your answers.