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Projective and Objective Testing Instruments

Clinicians must assess a variety factors in order to understand their client's presenting problem and to formulate an effective plan of treatment. In the previous weeks you have considered factors related to cognitive abilities. This week, you explore the area of personality factors.

There are multiple tests that can be used for personality assessment. Each instrument has relative strengths and weaknesses. Clinicians are responsible for evaluating these relative strengths and weaknesses to help determine which might be appropriate for a client. Tests can be categorized into objective and projective tests and clinicians must understand the differences as they consider which test might be most appropriate. The differences between objective and projective tests are based upon the following: a) the degree of structure in the format of stimuli and responses and b) the degree of examiner judgment required to evaluate and/or score responses.

For this Discussion, review this week’s Learning Resources. Consider the purposes and uses of objective and projective tests specific to your professional specialization.

With these thoughts in mind:

Give a rationale for the use of projective or objective tests and explain why. Then explain one scenario in which a projective test might be used and one scenario in which an objective test might be used to assess personality in clinical practice and explain why.

My specialization is working with teens and youths