As a counselor is important to discuss the results of any psychological test with the client and weigh their reaction to the results. Two clients, Client A and Client B took the short form of the IPIP-NEO, a personality questionnaire that assesses people on the Big Five model Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism and Openness.
Answer the questions:
1. What is the role of appraisal in counseling?
2. According to results write an individualized psychological assessment for each Client.
3. What are some areas of concern you will discuss with each Client? Make specific references to their results.
CLIENT A RESULTS (0-100 RATING SCALE)
EXTRAVERSION: Client A scored 31 for Extraversion (Friendliness 39; Gregariousness 67; Assertiveness 83; Activity Level 1; Excitement-Seeking 3; Cheerfulness 71). Client A score on Extraversion is low, indicating client A is introverted, reserved, and quiet. Client A enjoys solitude and solitary activities. Client A socializing tends to be restricted to a few close friends.
AGREEABLENESS: Client A scored 37 for Agreeableness (Trust 21; Morality 3; Altruism 79; Cooperation 54; Modesty 40; Sympathy 79). Client A level of Agreeableness is average, indicating some concern with others’ Needs, but, generally, unwillingness to sacrifice self for others.
CONSCIENTIOUSNESS: Client A scored 77 for Conscientiousness (Self-Efficacy 34; Orderliness 96; Dutifulness 31; Achievement-Striving 71; Self-Discipline 33; Cautiousness 93). Client A score on Conscientiousness is high. This means Client A sets clear goals and pursue them with determination. People regard Client A as reliable and hard-working.
NEUROTICISM: Client A scored 32 for Neuroticism (Anxiety 39; Anger 43; Depression 26; Self-Consciousness 38; Immoderation 42; Vulnerability 33). Client A score on Neuroticism is low, indicating that Client A is exceptionally calm, composed and unflappable. Client A does not react with intense emotions, even to situations that most people would describe as stressful.
OPENNESS: Client A scored 7 for Openness (Imagination 83; Artistic Interests 5; Emotionality 31; Adventurousness 7, Intellect 5; Liberalism 12). Client A score on Openness to Experience is low, indicating Client A likes to think in plain and simple terms. Others describe Client A as down-to-earth, practical, and conservative.
CLIENT B RESULTS (0-100 RATING SCALE)
EXTRAVERSION : Client B scored 24 for Extraversion (Friendliness 1; Gregariousness 1; Assertiveness 82; Activity Level 49; Excitement-Seeking 19; Cheerfulness 80). Client B score on Extraversion is low, indicating Client B is introverted, reserved, and quiet. Client B enjoy solitude and solitary activities. Client B socializing tends to be restricted to a few close friends.
AGREEABLENESS : Client B scored 68 for Agreeableness (Trust 71; Morality 63; Altruism 49; Cooperation 83; Modesty 35; Sympathy 65). Client B high level of Agreeableness indicates a strong interest in others’ needs and well-being. Clients B is pleasant, sympathetic, and cooperative.
CONSCIENTIOUSNESS: Client B scored 88 for Conscientiousness (Self-Efficacy 73; Orderliness 92; Dutifulness 45; Achievement-Striving 83; Self-Discipline 46; Cautiousness 93). Client B score on Conscientiousness is high. This means Client B sets clear goals and pursue them with determination. People regard Client B as reliable and hard-working.
NEUROTICISM: Client B scored 14 for Neuroticism (Anxiety 30; Anger 16; Depression 5; Self-Consciousness 58; Immoderation 1; Vulnerability 59). Client B score on Neuroticism is low, indicating that you are exceptionally calm, composed and unflappable. Client B does not react with intense emotions, even to situations that most people would describe as stressful.
OPENNESS: Client B scored 60 for Openness (Imagination 55; Artistic Interests 81; Emotionality 19; Adventurousness 44, Intellect 70; Liberalism 60). Client score on Openness to Experience is average, indicating Client B enjoy tradition but are willing to try new things. Client B thinking is neither simple nor complex. To others Client B appear to be a well-educated person but not an intellectual.
