Exam 2 Flashcards
Historically, assessment has been apart of career counseling which can trace its origins to _______ in 1909
Frank Parsons
The Myers Briggs was originally developed as a tool developed for what?
A career counseling tool
The Exner comprehensive system is associated with what projective technique?
Rorschach inkblot test
What are the problems with measures of self concept or self esteem?
No universally agreed definition
Are projective assessments considered objective tests?
NO
Name 3 validity scales on the Myers Briggs
There are NONE
Who can determine the best fit type on the Myers Briggs?
the individual
What is the most important aspect of behavior assessment? hallmark.
Direct or Naturalistic Observation
What do TAT require clients to do?
write a story about a picture
Most marriage and family therapists use what theoretic approach?
family SYSTEMIC approach
Genogram go back how many generations?
3
Work values are highly correlated with________
work satisfaction
The strong inventory assessment assesses
likes and interests
3 common methods of behavioral assessment (SA)
Naturalistic Observation
Analogue Observation
Self-monitoring
Naturalistic Observation (SA)
Counselor observes the client in a typical environment and does not manipulate any aspect of the environment during the observation. Overt- person being observed knows that he or she is being observed.
Covert- client doesn’t know & better indicator of typical behavior
counselor has less control of the situation
Analogue Observation (SA)
The counselor creates a simulated environment that is reflective of the client’s natural environment. e.g. role play. goal: create an environment in which the client behaves naturally. counselors have to be cautions of interpretation. counselors have more control of the situation.
Self Monitoring (SA)
the practice of observing and recording one’s own behavior; such as alcohol consumption, eating behaviors, negative cognition, exercise, sleep , bullying, lying, or angry outbursts. Behaviors are defined broadly and include actions, thoughts, and feelings.
Name and Describe 2 cognitive products assessed *
- Self-statements & internal dialogue (endorsement/production methods)
- Expectancies:
behavior expectancies: ability to perform behavior & outcome expectancies: consequences of behavior
4 steps in counseling
- assessing the client problems
- conceptualizing and defining the client problems
- Selecting and implementing effective treatments
- Evaluating the counseling
Who is credited with launching the testing movement?
Francis Galton
Another psychologist who influenced early assessment was _____ _______. He is also credited with founding the science of psychology!
Wilhelm Wundt (intelligence)
Another prominent figure in the early testing movement was the American psychologist _______ ______. He was the first to use the term MENTAL TEST.
James Cattell
Father of guidance
Frank Parsons
Frank Parsons
Parsons three step career counseling model
Understand the person
Understand the world of work
Match the person to the appropriate occupation in the world of work.
Aptitude tests are good predictors of_______
occupational SUCCESS
What are the 4 Stages of Behavioral Interviews? (SA)
Stage 1: Put the client at ease and listen to client’s description of the presenting problem
Stage 2: Assess the development of the problem
Stage 3: Behavior analysis stage
Stage 4: Assess individual’s coping resources and other assets
Name and describe 2 projective techniques.
- Association Techniques - Rorschach Inkblot Test - • Project one’s inner dynamics
- Construction Techniques - Thematic Apperception Test TAT - examinees construct a story based on a picture shown to them by the examiner.. Reveals unconscious fantasies
• X-ray of personality
• Relies on qualitative methods of interpretation
What is the core of the behavioral interview?
Behavior Analysis Stage: how is it currently maintained, does it interfere with life? And does it serve a purpose?
What is the Hallmark of Behavioral Assessment?
Naturalistic Observation
What are the sources of error that occur frequently in behavior assessment?
Observer bias, Observer drift (criteria changes), Observer fatigue (mistarget behaviors
Interest inventories often used because they can be helpful in?
describing and individuals general occupational interests
The understanding of an individual’s ______is perhaps the most important element in the decision making process
values
____ _____ are more highly correlated than ______ with work satisfaction.
Work values; interests
Projective Hypothesis (SA)
An individual supplies structure to unstructured stimuli in a manner consistent with the individual’s own unique pattern of conscious and unconscious needs, fears, desires, impulses, conflicts, and ways of perceiving and responding.
The Exner’s Comprehensive System is based on research with the ___ _____
rorschach inkblots
What are the problems with measures of self concept or self esteem?
No universally agreed definition
What are 3 criticisms of projective assessments
lack of normative data
reliability evidence is quite low
validity is often meager
in the wrong hands, a projective technique can be dangerous
Who created the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator?
Isabel Myres & Katherine Briggs 1962
Author of the Myres-Briggs claims it will soon be the most widely used psychological tool for “__________”
Normal People
MBTI- All items are ____ ______ format between desirable opposites in each preference.
forced-choice
MBTI- there are 2 types of forced-choiced questions: ______ _______ - a stem followed by two choices; are you intersts (A) few and lasting, or (B) varied?
_____ ____ - present two words with the instructions, which word in each pair appeals to you more?
Phrase questions; word pairs
What are the 4 MBTI Preferences?
(E) Extroversion (I) Introversion
(S) Sensing (N) Intuitive
(T) Thinking (F) Feeling
(J) Judging (P) Perceiving
Forced choice response
have to answer one of two responses
Extraversion - Introversion
How we prefer to interact with the world and where we direct our energy
Extraversion
Focus attention and energy on the world outside of themselves
Introversion
Focus attention and energy on the world inside of themselves
Sensing - Intuition
The kinds of information that we focus on or naturally notice
Sensing
concentrate on what can be seen, heard, felt, smelled, or tasted. Focus on what is real and concrete. Take a practical approach. Value common sense.
Intuition
Naturally read between the lines and look for meaning in all things. Trust inspiration and inference. Think about several things at once. Like figuring out how things work. Look for inter relatedness rather than face value. Value imagination and innovation.
Thinking - Feeling
The way that we make decisions and come to conclusions
Thinking
Prefer to make decisions using an impersonal approach. Prefer decisions that make sense logically.
Feeling
Prefer to make decisions based on personal values.
Judging - Perceiving
The kind of lifestyle that we like to lead
Judging
tend to live in an orderly way and are happiest when their lives are structured and matters are settled. Thrive on order.
Perceiving
Like to live in a spontaneous way and are happiest when their lives are flexible
Assumptions Underlying Type
Environment impedes or enhances expression of type
Type is dynamic not static
All types are equally valuable
There is no one best way to be
MBTI type -Two middle letters
Dominant Function (your favorite function) & Auxiliary Function (helps balance your dominant)
MBTI type - Other two letters
tertiary function (not very favored) & Inferior Function (your least favored)
INTP
Thinking > Intuition > Si > Fe
The MBTI was developed to test what/who’s theory?
Based on C. G. Jung’s theory of psychological types
Difficulties with assessing marriage and family is that …
Variables assessed are fluid & fluctuate
Name and describe 2 projective techniques *
Association: Rorschach
Construction: Tell a story from the test materials that you are provided with
What are the two types of dysfunctional cognition?
cognitive deficits & deficiencies in cognitive distortions
_____ _____ or deficiency refers to the absence of certain thoughts or information processing that would be helpful
cognitive deficits
______ ______ are more active, negative thinking processes more typically associated with anxiety and depression
cognitive distortions
Who can determine the best fit type on the myers briggs?
the individiual