Instruction attached under “Assessment 3”
Description
Students are required to write answers to a series of questions relating to a brief case study. The task requires that students score, interpret and comment on scores obtained on two psychological tests.
In the “Assessment 3” folder, you will be provided with a written case study for Eva Ward and her scores obtained on two psychological tests: the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV), and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-42). These tests will be covered on the Interact2 site and in online meetings. You will be asked to respond to the following questions about the case material.
Questions
1. Provide a description and interpretation of Eva’s scores on the WAIS-IV and the DASS. What do these two psychological tests suggest about Eva’s general cognitive ability and emotional state?
2. Why should caution be exercised in the interpretation of Eva’s tests scores? What additional information (both test and non-test) would you like to have about Eva to enhance your interpretation of the obtained results?
3. What best practice/ethical considerations should be kept in mind when presenting the results of this assessment to Eva? Outline the recommendations you would make to Eva on the basis of this assessment.
4. In your assessment of Eva, you administered the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-42). From a psychometric perspective, discuss the appropriateness of using this scale with Eva based on its reliability, validity, and normative data. (10 marks)
Instructions
Included in the “Readings and Resources” is an interpretive guide to the WAIS-IV (Lichtenberger & Kaufman, 2013) which will be a useful reference when answering question 1. Students should also consult Cohen, Schneider, and Tobin (2022) Chapter 13 (Clinical and Counselling Assessment). You will be provided with additional information regarding the WAIS-IV and the DASS-42 on Interact2 and online meetings. You should note, however, that these materials represent only the basic or essential materials required for completion of the written assignment. You are strongly encouraged to conduct your own literature searches on the topic, to obtain additional reference materials and to read beyond the set materials.
