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Psychological Report Assignment
Diagnostic Report
Client’s Name: Megan Jones
Date of Report: 11/22/2023
Referral Question/ Reasoning for Testing
Dr. Boris referred Ms. Jones for an examination to determine whether she would be a
good Resident Assistant (RA) at Liberty University. The client is aware of the terms and
circumstances of working as a RA. Ms. Jones will potentially be in charge of students her age or
younger who live in her dorm. The primary goal of this referral is to ensure that Ms. Jones is
mentally and physically capable of handling the obligations of a RA.
Assessments Administered
Examinee Biography
IPIP- Neo
Beck’s Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS)
Clinical Anxiety Scale (CAS)
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Examinee Biography
Ms. Jones is a 23-year-old single Caucasian female who works full-time as a graduate
student and volunteers at a Geriatric Mental Health Clinic 10 hours a week. She is of average
height but falls short of the 5'2 mark on the height chart. Her weight is within the usual range.
Her appearance is clean and well-kept. Ms. Jones appears shy at first, but once she gets to know
someone, she is able to open up and be her genuine self. She has a pleasant demeanor and was
attentive throughout the interview. Ms. Jones enjoys volunteering and going to school. She has a
fantastic relationship with her family but struggles to build relationships with those who are not
family members, resulting in her lack of friends. Ms. Jones states that she was diagnosed with
anxiety and that she takes Xanax as recommended. Her medication is managed under the
supervision of her Psychiatrist. Ms. Jones reports that the medication helps her relax and
momentarily removes the obsessive thoughts that occur when she has to interact with others.
Summary of Test Results
IPIP-Neo
This is a test designed to evaluate the client's performance in five major personality
characteristics. A low score on the exam is in the 30 score range, a medium score is in the 40
score range, and a high score is in the 60 score range.
Extraversion 20 Agreeableness 80 Conscientiousness 97 Neuroticism 52 Openness to
Experience
28
Friendliness 86 Trust 85 Self-Efficacy 94 Anxiety 80 Imagination 34
Gregariousness 55 Morality 90 Orderliness 94 Anger 2 Artistic
Interest
47
Assertiveness 12 Altruism 92 Dutifulness 90 Depression 2 Emotionality 80
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Activity Level 59 Cooperation 80 Achievement-Striving 98 Self-
Consciousness
75 Adventurousnes
s
30
Excitement
Seeking
27 Modesty 90 Self-Discipline 98 Immoderation 12 Intellect 98
Cheerfulness 67 Sympathy 85 Cautiousness 60 Vulnerability 75 Liberalism 60
Beck’s Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
This assessment instrument is a 21-item questionnaire that analyzes the likelihood of the
client having an anxiety-related disorder. Ms. Jones received a score of 32, indicating a moderate
to severe anxiety disorder based on the clinical range.
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS)
This is a self-report questionnaire with 42 items meant to assess the emotional states of
depression, anxiety, and stress. According to the scale, Ms. Jones' depression score was typical,
since she assessed at 2. She received an 11 for anxiety and a 13 for stress, which were considered
moderate and normal by the clinical range.
Clinical Anxiety Scale (CAS)
This is a 25-item assessment instrument designed to examine anxiety levels. Ms. Jones
received a score of 23 which is considered to be in the mild to moderate range based on the
clinical range.
Psychological Impressions
Ms. Jones is a shy but pleasant individual. She is agreeable in answering inquiries, but
she has problems with interacting with others socially on a friendship level. She has no trouble
communicating with her family members. Ms. Jones sees herself as a caring person who works
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hard and is motivated in her clinical mental health sector. She has ambitions and goals that she
aspires to achieve. Ms. Jones did not reveal much about her spiritual beliefs, although she did
admit that she is not as devoted to her faith as she would want to be. Ms. Jones loves acts of
service and enjoys assisting others who are unable to advocate for themselves. Ms. Jones has
many positive skills and attributes, but this interviewer does not believe she is qualified to be a
RA.
The results of the IPIP-NEO, the BAI, the DASS, and the CAS indicate that Ms. Jones
suffers from anxiety both internally and externally, particularly when speaking with people. Ms.
Jones is not an extrovert, which explains why she has difficulties with social engagements unless
she is with someone in charge. Ms. Jones was instructed not to take her prescribed Xanax before
to taking these examinations in order to obtain an accurate score. Ms. Jones agreed, and the
assessments were scored independently. The findings indicate that Ms. Jones' anxiety interferes
with her daily life.
Ms. Jones is likely to have a pleasant mood with or without the Xanax, but her obsessive
thoughts cause her tension when she is not taking her Xanax. Though she claimed to be able to
handle conflict, this was only because she was on Xanax. Ms. Jones seemed to rely on her Xanax
prescription to get through the days without her anxiety taking control.
Ms. Jones is depressed-free since she does not exhibit any depressive symptoms, thus she
can maintain emotional stability and peacefulness unless her worry takes over. The findings of
the BAI, DASS, and CAS support this. Ms. Jones has difficulty regulating her emotions,
particularly when her anxiety is awakened. She is not at ease in unexpected situations and prefers
to cling to a daily routine.
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Ms. Jones' IPIP-NEO Neuroticism (Anxiety and Self-Consciousness sub-domain) score
indicates that she has issues with self-esteem and anxiety. This was consistent with the
information acquired during the original interview, in which Ms. Jones stated that when she does
not take her prescribed Xanax, she frequently has problems with her anxiety. This looks to be a
stumbling block in her life.
The increased DASS score indicates situational stressors from the previous week. This
score may be influenced by Ms. Jones' report that she has not taken her prescription Xanax and
notes heightened irritation and feelings of stress as a result of this event.
Conclusions and Recommendations
Ms. Jones, a 23-year-old female, was referred for an assessment to see whether she is
cognitively and mentally capable of managing the responsibilities of a RA. She is a full-time
grad student who is unmarried and unemployed and volunteers at a Geriatric Mental Health
Clinic. Ms. Jones was given a variety of psychological tests, including the Examinee Biography,
IPIP-NEO, Beck's Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales (DASS),
and Clinical Anxiety Scale (CAS).
The interviewer finds that Ms. Jones is not an adequate contender for the RA position
based on the evaluation results for the following reasons:
1. Ms. Jones is unlikely to be able to completely engage with peers and build
common friendships since she suffers from anxiety when she needs to interact
with people her age.
2. Ms. Jones has the potential qualities that will help her become a RA, but her
anxiety interferes with her daily life unless she takes her prescription Xanax.
