Personality Assessment and Test Classification

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The concept of personality assessment and test classification is shifting:

Meyer and Kurtz (2006)

Consider Meyer and Kurtz’s (2006) discussion of personality test descriptors. Please access the Meyer and Kurtz (2011) article in Doc Sharing.

Discuss the following:

1. The historical use of the terms objective and projective to classify a personality test, and the problems with such classification.

2. The suggestions made by the authors to refer to specific tests.

Select a personality test (you can use the Buros website to assist in your search) http://buros.unl.edu/buros/jsp/search.jsp . and discuss what type of data is provides, and how you might use this particular test to assess a client. Research your selected test using the Kaplan library; use a minimum of 3 peer reviewed references in your assignment. In your case discussion include at least a one paragraph discussion addressing the following:

· Referral question for personality assessment

· Demographic information for your potential client

· Background data regarding the client’s current level of functioning and presenting problem(s)

The assignment should:

· Follow assignment directions (review grading rubric for best results).

· Use correct APA formatting per the APA Publication Manual, 6th Edition.

· Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English.

· Be written in Standard American English and be clear, specific, and error-free.

· Be a minimum of 8 pages (not including Title Page and Reference List).

Unit 8 Assignment Rubric	% - Points	Points Earned
Course Content
Student is able to appropriately discuss the historical use of the terms objective and projective to classify a personality test, and the problems with such classification, and the suggestions made by the authors to refer to specific tests.	0 – 100
Student is able to accurately identify and discuss what type of data is a particular personality test provides, and how the test might be used to assess a client. A minimum of three peer reviewed references are included in the Discussion. The hypothetical case discussion include at least a one paragraph discussion addressing the following: 1. Referral question for personality assessment 2. Demographic information for your potential client 3. Background data regarding the client’s current level of functioning and presenting problem(s)	0 - 100
Writing
Structure: Includes introduction with clear thesis statement, complete paragraphs, and brief summary paragraph rephrasing thesis. Style and Mechanics: Clear and logical organization; paragraphs and sentences are well developed. Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Meets length requirements.	– 0-25
APA Style: Formatted correctly using APA style. Provides references to support conclusions. Paraphrased correctly and accurately; direct quotes used minimally.	0-25
Total	250