Psychology Paper

Week 6 – Final Paper

Key Elements of the Final Paper

1.  Choose from one of the following measurement categories:

Assessment of Cognitive Ability

Assessment of Personality

Vocational Assessment

Social Measurements

2. Select at least two tests from the measurement category

For example, let’s say you selected the measurement category of Assessment of Personality and from this category you then selected the Rorschach Test and the Millon Clinical Scales Multiaxial Inventory – III.

3. Use at least 6 articles from peer-reviewed journals published in the past 10 years to discuss the measurement category and the two tests

4. Write an 8-10 page paper PLUS title and reference pages in APA style

Headings and Outline for Final Paper

The use of headings is 100% essential to structure this multi-layered paper.

Title page

Introduction

Discuss the measurement category selected (i.e., Assessment of Personality).

(Ground the introduction in citations from the course textbook and peer reviewed journal articles.)

Case Study – Test 1

(For example, the Rorschach Test)

(Ground the introduction in citations from the course textbook and peer reviewed journal articles.)

1. Describe the test, the rationale of the test, the purpose of the test, and usage of the test.

2. Discuss the reliability and validity of the test and any ethical issues related to the test.

3. Discuss in what fields or areas of research is this test being used.

(For example, assessment of personality disorders or research on schizophrenia)

4. How does the test address ethnic, linguistic, cultural, and other demographic issues?

5. What are some of the statistical problems with measurement in this test

6. How does this test provide us with information needed to answer questions, make observations, address issues or concerns, or form recommendations regarding individuals?

7. What is predicted to be the future usage of this test ?

Case Study – Test 2

(For example, Millon Clinical Scales Multiaxial Inventory – III)

(Ground the introduction in citations from the course textbook and peer reviewed journal articles.)

1. Describe the test, the rationale of the test, the purpose of the test, and usage of the test.

2. Discuss the reliability and validity of the test and any ethical issues related to the test.

3. Discuss in what fields or areas of research is this test being used.

(For example, assessment of mental health or research on anxiety disorders)

4. How does the test address ethnic, linguistic, cultural, and other demographic issues

5. What are some of the statistical problems with measurement in this test

6. How does this test provide us with information needed to answer questions, make observations, address issues or concerns, or form recommendations regarding individuals?

7. What is predicted to be the future usage of this test ?

Conclusion

A brief summary of the key points presented in paper

Reference page

At least 6 articles from peer-reviewed journals published in the past 10 years.

Make use of the course textbook

Also use Google to search for the test publisher’s website (i.e., Google Rorschach Test Publisher)

Huge Error to Avoid – The paper must be on two new tests you have not previously written about in the Week 4 and Week 5 papers.

Second Huge Error to Avoid – Do not use articles from the field of education, the law, etc. The journal articles must be from the field of psychology

Common Error to Avoid - Do not use a research study that simply used the test as part of their study. For example do not use an article on treating phobias that used the Rorschach Test. Instead find an article about how the Rorschach Test was created or an article on the use of Rorschach Test with different cultural groups.

Another Error to Avoid - Do not use a random test on the Internet.  You must present a published psychological test that meets industry standards in the field of psychology. Again make use of the list I provided, What Tests to Use & Where to Find Them.