assessment
Benchmark - Models of Abnormality Matrix (Obj. 1.1) - Rubric
Cause of Dysfunction 6 points
Criteria Description
Identify and explain the cause of dysfunction for each of the six models of abnormality.
Provide specific and current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
5. Target 6 points
The worksheet expertly identifies and explains the cause of dysfunction for each of
the six models of abnormality. The worksheet expertly provides specific and current
examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
4. Acceptable 5.1 points
The worksheet clearly identifies and explains the cause of dysfunction for each of
the six models of abnormality. The worksheet minimally provides specific and
current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
3. Approaching 4.5 points
The worksheet adequately identifies and explains the cause of dysfunction for each
of the six models of abnormality. The worksheet provides specific and current
examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
2. Insufficient 3.9 points
The worksheet inadequately identifies and explains the cause of dysfunction for
each of the six models of abnormality. The worksheet poorly provides specific and
current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The worksheet omits or incompletely identifies and explains the cause of
dysfunction for each of the six models of abnormality. The worksheet does not
provide specific and current examples to demonstrate the application and
treatment.
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Key Therapy Technique 6 points
Criteria Description
Identify and explain key therapy techniques for each of the six models of abnormality.
Provide specific and current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
5. Target 6 points
The worksheet expertly identifies and explains key therapy techniques for each of
the six models of abnormality. The worksheet expertly provides specific and current
examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
4. Acceptable 5.1 points
The worksheet clearly identifies and explains key therapy techniques for each of the
six models of abnormality. The worksheet minimally provides specific and current
examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
3. Approaching 4.5 points
The worksheet adequately identifies and explains key therapy techniques for each
of the six models of abnormality. The worksheet provides specific and current
examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
2. Insufficient 3.9 points
The worksheet inadequately identifies and explains key therapy techniques for each
of the six models of abnormality. The worksheet poorly provides specific and
current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The worksheet omits or incompletely identifies and explains key therapy techniques
for each of the six models of abnormality. The worksheet does not provide specific
and current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
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Goal of Therapy 6 points
Criteria Description
Identify and explain the overarching goal of therapy for each of the six models of
abnormality. Provide specific and current examples to demonstrate the application
and treatment.
5. Target 6 points
The worksheet expertly identifies and explains the overarching goal of therapy for
each of the six models of abnormality. The worksheet expertly provides specific and
current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
4. Acceptable 5.1 points
The worksheet clearly identifies and explains the overarching goal of therapy for
each of the six models of abnormality. The worksheet minimally provides specific
and current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
3. Approaching 4.5 points
The worksheet adequately identifies and explains the overarching goal of therapy
for each of the six models of abnormality. The worksheet provides specific and
current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
2. Insufficient 3.9 points
The worksheet inadequately identifies and explains the overarching goal of therapy
for each of the six models of abnormality. The worksheet poorly provides specific
and current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The worksheet omits or incompletely identifies and explains the overarching goal of
therapy for each of the six models of abnormality. The worksheet does not provide
specific and current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
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Explain Depression 6 points
Criteria Description
Identify and explain depression for each of the six models of abnormality. Provide
specific and current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
5. Target 6 points
The worksheet expertly identifies and explains depression for each of the six
models of abnormality. The worksheet expertly provides specific and current
examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
4. Acceptable 5.1 points
The worksheet clearly identifies and explains depression for each of the six models
of abnormality. The worksheet minimally provides specific and current examples to
demonstrate the application and treatment.
3. Approaching 4.5 points
The worksheet adequately identifies and explains depression for each of the six
models of abnormality. The worksheet provides specific and current examples to
demonstrate the application and treatment.
2. Insufficient 3.9 points
The worksheet inadequately identifies and explains depression for each of the six
models of abnormality. The worksheet poorly provides specific and current
examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The worksheet omits or incompletely identifies and explains depression for each of
the six models of abnormality. The worksheet does not provide specific and current
examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
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Treat Depression 6 points
Criteria Description
Identify and explain the treatment of depression for each of the six models of
abnormality. Provide specific and current examples to demonstrate the application
and treatment.
5. Target 6 points
The worksheet expertly identifies and explains the treatment of depression for each
of the six models of abnormality. The worksheet expertly provides specific and
current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
4. Acceptable 5.1 points
The worksheet clearly identifies and explains the treatment of depression for each
of the six models of abnormality. The worksheet minimally provides specific and
current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
3. Approaching 4.5 points
The worksheet adequately identifies and explains the treatment of depression for
each of the six models of abnormality. The worksheet provides specific and current
examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
2. Insufficient 3.9 points
The worksheet inadequately identifies and explains the treatment of depression for
each of the six models of abnormality. The worksheet poorly provides specific and
current examples to demonstrate the application and treatment.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The worksheet omits or incompletely identifies and explains the treatment of
depression for each of the six models of abnormality. The worksheet does not
provide specific and current examples to demonstrate the application and
treatment.
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Differentiate Between Models (B) 6 points
Criteria Description
Differentiate between each psychological model (school of thought). Explain the key
differences between each of the models. (C1.1)
5. Target 6 points
The worksheet expertly differentiates between each psychological model and does
not explain the key differences between each. The worksheet demonstrates an
exceptional understanding of the topic.
4. Acceptable 5.1 points
The worksheet clearly differentiates between each psychological model and does
not explain the key differences between each. The worksheet demonstrates an
understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.
3. Approaching 4.5 points
The worksheet adequately differentiates between each psychological model and
does not explain the key differences between each. The worksheet demonstrates a
basic understanding of the topic.
2. Insufficient 3.9 points
The worksheet inadequately differentiates between each psychological model and
does not explain the key differences between each. The worksheet demonstrates a
poor understanding of the topic.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
The worksheet omits or incompletely differentiates between each psychological
model and does not explain the key differences between each. The worksheet does
not demonstrate understanding of the topic.
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Mechanics of Writing 4 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence
structure, etc.
5. Target 4 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence
structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable 3.4 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence
structure are used.
3. Approaching 3 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally
appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient 2.6 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language
choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language
choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
Total 40 points
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