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Psychological Assessment, 2005.
Explains the meaning and significance of psychological assessments.
822 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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Psychological assessment is a broad term referring to a variety of procedures and instruments that psychologists use to diagnose clients and ascertain their progress in therapy. This paper provides an overview of issues related to psychological assessments, including definition and different types such as testing.
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"Assessments enable psychologists to label their clients using aids like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). However, when using labels, counselors have to be careful to not pigeonhole or otherwise be biased. Labels are helpful in offering some clear-cut solutions for specific problems, but labels can and should change over time as the client progresses with therapy. Assessments should be always be used with the ultimate aim of improving a client's life."
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Psychological Assessment, 2006.
A proposed case study of the relationship between adolescents and their parents.
2,258 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper proposes a case study in psychological assessment. According to the paper, this case study is detailed examination of a group of adolescents. This study measures the attitude of adolescents and how their attitude affects their relationships with their parents.
Outline:
Methodology
Sampling Unit
Sampling Frame
Method of Selecting the Sample Elements
Participants
Data Collection
Scale Development
Data Analysis
Dependent Variable
Independent Variables
Questionnaires
Reliability and Validity of the Results
Advantages
Delimitations
Ethical Issues
Questionnaire Design
Past and Present Behavior
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"Firstly, the age and gender of the children will be taken into consideration when selecting the sampling frame for analysis. The age and gender of the children should be between 14 and 19 years. This is because the children chosen in this study will be divided into two groups pertaining to their age and gender: children in the first group will include 2 boys and 2 girls from ages 14-16, children in the second group will include 2 boys and 2 girls from ages 16-19. Secondly, orphans and children, who are not living with their parents, will not be considered as this study concentrates on the attitude of adolescents and how their attitude affects their relationships with their parents."
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A Bio-Psychological Assessment of Jim, 2005.
This paper presents a study of a client's behavior in light of his psychological problems.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper presents a case study of Jim. The writer points out that Jim has consented to having his personal data used in this case study and that external permission has also been granted to interview Jim and to collect his data in a case study. The writer discusses that Jim has psychological problems and has manifested AIDS, both of which minimize his coping abilities and happiness.
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"'Jim', not his real name, is a client who has been active at "Michael's House," which is a fictional name given to a community care center where the writer has been active as a social worker. Jim has consented to having his personal data used in this case study. Permission has also been granted from the department supervisor to interview Jim and to collect his data in a case study. All names and other identifying information have been changed as to reduce Jim's social vulnerability. It is necessary to explore the past behaviors of the subject in order to create a context in which current behavior occurs. Hepworth et al. find that "brief excursions into the past may be productive and enlightening" as a strategy to define why the decisions made in the past affect current behaviors, decisions, and outcomes."
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Police Psychological Assessments, 2006.
Examines the issue of screening potential police officers for psychological problems.
3,317 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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This paper presents research exploration about psychological assessments on police officer applicants. The writer examines previously published literature, analyzes the results and argues in favor of psychological evaluations and background checks being performed on police officer applicants. The writer explores types of evaluations and shows how they can benefit the selection process in law enforcement.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Reaction to Psychological Testing/Evaluation
Conclusion
References
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"There are a number of topics, or scales, in clinical personality tests. Each scale addresses a different topic, such as serious depression or lack of a conscience. Because of the nature of these tests, the questions are more invasive than those asked in integrity tests, and they must be administered only after a job offer is made and be interpreted only by a properly trained individual such as a clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, or clinically trained social worker(Jones, 2002)."
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Psychological Testing, 2002.
A paper which studies the issue of psychological assessment of schoolchildren.
1,685 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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Psychological and psycho-educational tests are used in schools to help to identify types and bases and the extent of a student?s learning difficulty or school adjustment problem. The assessment is used to make decisions about students. After defining the term 'test', the paper stresses the importance of the teacher to understand the test itself, the testing procedure and how to accurately assess the results. The paper also challenges the idea of assessing children's capabilities purely on the basis of these tests and seeks other alternatives.
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"Teaching to the tests has become a major concern for parents and teachers. Domenech (2000) says that teachers believe that they spend an inordinate amount of time on drills leading to memorization of facts rather than spending time on problem solving and the development of critical and analytical thinking skills. He also mentions the renewal of school phobia in students as a result of the stress of testing on students. In addition to the problem of teaching to tests, Gardner (www.ericae.net/edo/ED315429.htm) identifies other common misuses of tests, including ignoring the error of measurement on test scores. He suggests estimating the standard error of measurement and setting up a band within which the true score will fall. He also warns against using a single test score for decision- making."
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Vocational Assessment for the Disabled, 2008.
This paper identifies the issues involved in assessing psychological and vocational factors for individuals with disabilities.
1,016 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 35.95
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The paper explains how important it is to understand the difference between the terms "disability" and "handicap" when assessing individuals with disabilities. The paper further emphasizes the importance of diagnosing disabilities accurately. The paper then goes on to look at how the assessor evaluates the individuals' unique psychological and vocational abilities and determines how their various disabilities impact their vocational capabilities. The paper also discusses how the quantity and quality of client input is important to the assessment process.
Outline:
Issues in Psychological and Vocational Assessment
Types of Disabilities that Impede
Modification to Address Issues
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"The person assessing the client must have a clear idea of the meaning of the term "disability." Although frequently used interchangeably, "disability," "impairment," and "handicap" all have different meanings. An assessor's perception of the client based on what some people might consider semantics can have a serious affect on that person's ability to accurately evaluate the individual being assessed. In strictest terms, a "disability" is a "physical or mental impairment that a) substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of an individual" (Power, 2000, p. 37)."
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Computer Use In Areas Of Psychology, 1991.
This paper discusses the use of computers in the field of psychology: Usage includes recordkeeping, therapy, psychological assessment, learning programs, testing, assets and dangers.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 9 sources, $ 55.95
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"This paper will be concerned with the use of computers in the field of psychology. One of the most basic uses of computers for psychologists is that of record-keeping. With a computer, even the longest and most complicated records can be kept conveniently filed away, and yet be easily accessed whenever they are needed. This has proven to be a great asset in psychology, where accurate and easily obtainable records are always a necessity. In addition, computer database programs have proven to be extremely useful in the work of psychology. Because of recent developments in database programs, a wealth of information is now available at the touch of a few buttons. Two such programs, PsycINFO and PsycALERT, have been produced by the American Psychological Association. Together, these programs "contain about 650,000 citations from approximately 1350 ... "
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Student Perceptions of Assessment, 2007.
This paper discusses the feelings and attitudes of high school students as related to assessments.
19,980 words (approx. 79.9 pages), 100 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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In this article, the writer notes that a review of existing literature indicates that students' perceptions about assessment have many influences on students' approaches to learning. In addition, the writer points out that there are many elements that influence how students perceive assessment. This study reveals that students hold strong views about various formats and methods of assessment. For example, the writer shows that within traditional assessment, multiple-choice exams are seen by many students as favorable assessment methods in comparison to essay questions. However, when conventional assessment and alternative assessment methods are compared, students perceive alternative assessment methods as more 'fair' than the traditional assessment methods. This paper discusses how students view assessment and presents a series of recommendations for improving traditional assessment.
Abstract
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Rationale of the Study
Scope of the Study
Definition of Terms
Overview of the Study
Literature Review
Overview
What is Assessment?
What Students Value in Assessment
Important Trends in Assessment
Challenging Traditional Assessment
Changing the Role of Assessment
Assessment Tools
Student Perceptions of Rubrics
Case Studies
Purposes of Assessment
Choosing Assessment
Methodology
Research Approach
Research Design
Data Gathering
Focus Group Questions
Primary Questions
Extended Questions
Validity of Data
Limitations of Study
Summary
Results
Research Questions
Students Recommendations
Summary of Findings
Conclusions and Recommendations
Overview
Summary of Findings
Recommendations
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Unfortunately, few studies have been conducted on the perceptions of the assessments that are given to students, with the exception of those done from the perspective of the teachers. It is important to look at this issue from the point of view of the students since they are the ones who are assessed and judged. It is also important that students have a clear understanding of why they feel the way they do and why they are judged in a particular way. By learning more about the students' perceptions of assessment, teachers can learn more about student perceptions of other aspects of their educational experience. This type of study is especially beneficial because it helps educators examine assessment in a new light."
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Personal Assessment with Reference to Different Theorists, 2008.
An assessment of the author's personality in reference to various psychological theories.
3,315 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 94.95
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This paper provides a personal account of the author's personality and the way that he was raised, in the context of personality theories from several different theorists, including Sigmund Freud, Alfred Adler, Carl Jung, Erik Erikson, and B. F. Skinner and Albert Bandura.
Outline:
Introduction
A Little about Me
Freud
Adler
Erikson
Skinner/Bandura
Conclusion
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"Human beings and their personalities have been the subject of psychological interest for hundreds of years. In this paper, I will talk about my personality and the way that I was raised, and I will do it in the context of personality theories from several different theorists. Many different theorists have been involved in the study of personality, and they have come up with theories as different and varied as the people that created them. These theories have some similarities, but also contain many differences. This is largely because all of the psychologists who have proposed these theories have some of the same ideas and opinions about personality. They also have personalities and opinions of their own, and these affect the way they look at things as well as the perceptions of their subjects and their personalities and attributes. There is no way to take a person's individual personality out of his or her thoughts, feelings, and opinions, and this is also true of psychologists."
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Psychological Testing in the Workplace, 2002.
A discussion of the application and effectiveness of psychological testing in the workplace.
2,067 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper examines how workplace psychology is a relatively new dimension within the industry of psychology, and within this new field is a list of important motivational reasons for the administration of psychological testing to both existing employees and potential employees. It shows how the motivation for the application of psychological testing within the workplace can range anywhere from the desire to apply psychological science to work style varieties and, therefore, job descriptions, to assessing the psychological health of workers in potentially stressful roles. It also looks at how other reasons why psychological testing may occur within the workplace may include use as a tool for the recruitment of new employees or as a tool to assess productivity or workplace problems some associated with social issues and some associated with nonsocial problems.
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"It must be made clear to the employee that the responses and results of the testing are not conditional to their continued employment and that changes made to benefit them and the workplace are the intended results of any assessment. An employee must understand that it is his or her work that will determine continued employment and not his or her answers on any survey. Whether problems are associated with a social situation or a logistic situation may be assessed through the tools of workplace psychology. It is important with this type of psych testing to make clear to all employees through a wide distribution of the assessments that everyone will have an interest in the results. Employees must not feel singled out as if the results of the test that only they take will determine his or her continued employment."
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Assessment and Education, 2006.
This in-depth paper evaluates the effectiveness of the current educational process by focusing on the issue of assessment and the vital role it plays in instruction and learning.
5,216 words (approx. 20.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 129.95
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This well-researched paper details the recent focus of the educational standards movement on the issue of assessment. The primary goal of the movement is to raise standardized test scores, but this is done without careful consideration of what the scores actually mean. The writer of this paper evaluates the effectiveness of the current educational process by focusing on the aspect of assessment and the vital role it plays in instruction and learning. Two defining criteria for solid assessment are validity and reliability. Validity is determined by how well an assessment measures what it is supposed to measure, including showing differences between test takers. Reliability is concerned with both the student performance and the scoring of the assessment. This paper discusses the matter of teacher shortages which augments the assessment problem. This paper also delves into the fact that many teachers are beginning their careers without certification and the only guidance they are given in assessment comes through the regular staff meetings that invariably include the latest information about how to raise standardized test scores. This paper examines the various strategies educators have at their disposal for combining assessment and learning. The writer contends that the end result should be more student-centered assessment which encourages the growth of each individual student. This also paper contains two illustrated graphs that relate to relevant assessment strategies.
Table of Contents:
Considerations When Designing and Using Tests
Connecting Assessment and Learning
Teaching to the Test: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Pretests
Personalized System of Instruction (PSI)
Differentiating Instruction for Select Students
Rubrics
Portfolios
Project-Based Assessment
Learning Should Not End With the Test
Split the Difference
Test Retake Opportunities
Project Revisions
Conclusion
References
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"Two defining criteria for solid assessment are validity and reliability. Validity is determined by how well an assessment measures what it is supposed to measure, including showing differences between test takers. In other words, do the test scores actually reflect each student's mastery of the material being assessed? Reliability of an assessment is determined by how consistent its results are. Reliability is concerned with both the student performance and the scoring of the assessment. If students take the same test on two different days, a reliable test will yield the same results. Also, two or more scorers will come to the same conclusion in scoring the assessment."
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Five Principles of Quality Classroom Assessment, 2008.
This paper describes five Ontario guidelines aiding teachers in quality classroom assessment of creative writing in Grades 1-6.
1,587 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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The paper addresses (1) quality assessment of what and how students learn; (2) assessments serving students who are learning the language of instruction; (3) assessment towards clear instructions; (4) the ability of students to assess their own learning and (5) samples of students' work as evidence of achievement. These five sections are examined in relation to messages for the classroom teacher, steps towards implementation, signs of being on the right track and finally, how technology might assist in a task or project.
Outline:
Quality Assessment of What Students Learn and How They Learn.
Assessment Serving Students Learning the Language of Instruction
Quality Classroom Assessment Ensuring Clear Instructions
Quality Classroom Assessment and Student Self-Assessment
Samples of Student Work as Evidence of Achievement
Conclusion
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"A: The key message for the classroom teacher is to develop an ability to observe students' different ways of expressing themselves, remembering that some students are able to learn from watching others, or listening to the teacher's views, whereas other students must perform an exercise practically, and from which such students often tend to learn quickly and concretely.
"B: The teacher should give instructions in different ways as in description, a demonstration of how she might perform the task, and when a task is underway, encouraging students. Work is not simply assigned and monitored for the class enters into a dynamic with the teacher involved."
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Peer Assessment Methods, 2002.
A study of research conducted into a method for teaching instructors how to evaluate peer assessment models.
8,655 words (approx. 34.6 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 182.95
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This research developed a program module for teaching a particular collective of instructors how to plan, implement and evaluate peer assessment methods. Instructors were teachers working at the United Nations Works and Relief Agency's Education Science Facility. The ESF provides college level instruction to Palestinian refugees now living in host countries.
Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Definitions
Review of Literature
Overview
Theoretical and Conceptual Thinking of Experts
Review of Research
Planning Instruction in Peer Assessment
Teaching Peer Assessment
Formats To Use For Peer Assessment
Evaluation
Present Status of Topic
Summary
Methodology and Problem Solving
Procedures
Limitations
Results
Program Module for Instruction on Peer Assessment
Purposes of the This Program
Peer Assessment: Definition and Effects
Definition
Effects of Peer Assessment
Linkage of Peer Assessment To Other Instructional Activities
Planning Instruction
Training Techniques
Formats
Evaluation of Peer Assessment
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"The developed program contained several components including: introductory remarks, a discussion of the nature of peer assessment and its effects, a delineation of the linkage between peer assessment and instructors' other instructional activities, a discussion of how to plan peer assessment and various instructional strategies and components involved in implementing the process. The program also included possible formats that can be used, and a discussion of how to evaluate the effectiveness of peer assessment programs."
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Biopsychosocial Assessment of Antwone Fisher, 2007.
A biopsychosocial assessment of Antwone Fisher, the main character in the 2002 American drama, "Antwone Fisher," directed by Denzel Washington.
3,470 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 97.95
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This paper presents a biopsychosocial assessment of a 24 year old, African-American male, living on a United States Naval Base who was referred to the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Medical Center for psychiatric evaluation, after pleading guilty to assault on a superior, non commissioned officer. It is an assessment of Antwone Fisher, the main character in the 2002 American drama, "Antwone Fisher," directed by Denzel Washington.
Table of Contents:
Identifying Information
Reason for Referral/Presenting Problem
Client's Description and Functioning
Physical and Economic Environment/Occupational Situation
Current Social Functioning
Family Situation
Sexual/Emotional Relationship
Personal and Family History Relevant to Current Focus
Assessment
Psychological/Social and Emotional Functioning
Worker's Understanding of Client's Presenting Situation
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"Using cognitive therapy, supported by the theories of object relations and attachment, Dr. Davenport has assisted client in recognizing maladaptive behaviors and modeling appropriate social interaction. Information processing looks at the development of the mind in terms of how one processes information (Schore, 2003). Schore (2003) defines feelings as how one appraises a situation and decides what action to take. The working model explains how experiences are processed and stored in memory, stating that early experiences are carried forward in life. When information is excluded, it is harder to update that information when new information is presented. This creates contradictory working models in the individual. Cognitive disconnection occurs when a person disconnects or redirects what they think or feel. Previous reports by Dr. Davenport describe client, "He's honest, even in his anger." Dr. Davenport assess client as, "upset with his family because they didn't come to his rescue." Client is able to acknowledge that he brought his problems with him to the Navy, and that the fights he has gotten in to, have nothing to do with the Navy. The client shows accommodation, adjusting his existing schema when new information is presented, through the knowledge gained from reading various books given to the client by Dr. Davenport. The client's progress in overcoming his anxiety associated with building relationships is evident in the growth of his relationship with his girlfriend, his ability to form a secure attachment to Dr. Davenport. "
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Current Trends in Student Assessment, 2005.
This paper discusses current student assessments and looks at the changes in such assessments.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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In this article, the writer notes that times have changed with regards to education. The writer points out that now, teachers are being held accountable for their work. Yet, the writer notes that with this accountability comes the need for effective student assessment. Further, the writer discusses that just as the priorities of the demands on teachers have changed from keeping classrooms clean and warm, to ensuring that each and every child comes through the educational system with an actual education, these assessment tools have also changed.
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"The field of teaching has changed significantly over the course of just the last two generations. In 1923, a standard elementary teacher's contract included items such as remaining unmarried, not associating with men, being at home between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and not leaving town without permission. These were in addition to not smoking, drinking, or even riding in a carriage or automobile with any man except her father or brother."
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