PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT(PYC4807)
ASSIGNMENT 3 (PORTFOLIO) SOLUTIONS
SEMESTER 2 2023
RUDO PRECIOUS PISAIUNIQUE NUMBER: 255701
DUE DATE 29 SEPTEMBER 2023
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, SECTION 1: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (16 marks)
1.1 I have chosen the organisational context of psychological testing because I was ones tested
and have some few family members who have been tested when they applied for a job. To
gather information for this question, I have an informal discussion with some of my family
members who have ones been through the test when applied for jobs. I ensured that no
personal information that will harm them was asked during the discussions.
1.2 There are various reasons for assessment in organisational context that include individual
differences for selection and employment purposes, and for inter and intra individual
differences for placement in the organisation, for training and development reasons and
also for compensation and reward purposes.
1.3 In the organisational context, the job applicants are tested for particular skills and some
characteristics that are relevant for the job applied for. There will be a set of question that
are job related but mainly testing characteristics and behaviour that will be asked the
applicants. The questions can be asked verbally in an interview setting or computer
bases assessments.
1.4 The tests are administered by the Human Resources department, and they are the ones
who also interprets them. In the HRM department, there are some qualified psychologists,
and they are able to administer and deliver the results in a proper manner. Normally the
results are communicated to the testees in verbal discussion followed with a report that
will be filed in the organisation and a copy is also send to the testee. The reports are only
accessed by the HR manager.
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, 1.5 The tests are stored with Human Resources Department is a safe place that only authorized
individuals have access. The test questions are changed on yearly bases so that they meet
the changes in the work environment. The tests are stored on the computer.
1.6 The tests in organisational context can be classified as tests of maximal and typical
performance. The tests that are categorized under the maximal performance are aptitude
tests, academic performance or ability tests. Personality and interest tests assess work
related characteristics and the job requirements in a reliable manner.
1.7 There are contextual and ethical issues that need to be considered in organisational
context tests. The tests are designed in a manner that is easy to understand and there
are no vulnerable populations tested. To ensure confidentiality, the tests are conducted in
a private setting and the feedback is also delivered on individual basis and no names are
attached.
SECTION 2: CASE STUDY (16 marks)
Case study 1: Developmental context
1. Introduction
This essay will look at the process of measuring capabilities and assessing behaviour in a
child who is exhibiting language and speech developmental delays. The writer will take into
consideration the development and use of culturally appropriate application of assessment
measures regarding young children (Meisels & Atkins-Burnett, 1999). The appropriateness
would be determined by the combined input from the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), that is
the occupational therapist (OT), the speech and language therapist (SALT), a social worker
as well as the psychologist. Not bypassing the family, they should also be a part of the
decision-making process (Foxcroft & Roodt, 2013). The final convergence would include the
interpretation and reporting results of the chosen approach and also highlight any shortfalls
the test may present (Meisels & Atkins-Burnett, 1999). The writer will also add some
recommendations based on research and their personal knowledge.
Becky was referred for psychological assessment due to speech and language delay. In this
context, an early childhood assessment would be considered (Foxcroft & Roodt, 2013).
Though there are a variety of approaches which can be taken to assess normative child
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ASSIGNMENT 3 (PORTFOLIO) SOLUTIONS
SEMESTER 2 2023
RUDO PRECIOUS PISAIUNIQUE NUMBER: 255701
DUE DATE 29 SEPTEMBER 2023
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, SECTION 1: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (16 marks)
1.1 I have chosen the organisational context of psychological testing because I was ones tested
and have some few family members who have been tested when they applied for a job. To
gather information for this question, I have an informal discussion with some of my family
members who have ones been through the test when applied for jobs. I ensured that no
personal information that will harm them was asked during the discussions.
1.2 There are various reasons for assessment in organisational context that include individual
differences for selection and employment purposes, and for inter and intra individual
differences for placement in the organisation, for training and development reasons and
also for compensation and reward purposes.
1.3 In the organisational context, the job applicants are tested for particular skills and some
characteristics that are relevant for the job applied for. There will be a set of question that
are job related but mainly testing characteristics and behaviour that will be asked the
applicants. The questions can be asked verbally in an interview setting or computer
bases assessments.
1.4 The tests are administered by the Human Resources department, and they are the ones
who also interprets them. In the HRM department, there are some qualified psychologists,
and they are able to administer and deliver the results in a proper manner. Normally the
results are communicated to the testees in verbal discussion followed with a report that
will be filed in the organisation and a copy is also send to the testee. The reports are only
accessed by the HR manager.
1|Page
, 1.5 The tests are stored with Human Resources Department is a safe place that only authorized
individuals have access. The test questions are changed on yearly bases so that they meet
the changes in the work environment. The tests are stored on the computer.
1.6 The tests in organisational context can be classified as tests of maximal and typical
performance. The tests that are categorized under the maximal performance are aptitude
tests, academic performance or ability tests. Personality and interest tests assess work
related characteristics and the job requirements in a reliable manner.
1.7 There are contextual and ethical issues that need to be considered in organisational
context tests. The tests are designed in a manner that is easy to understand and there
are no vulnerable populations tested. To ensure confidentiality, the tests are conducted in
a private setting and the feedback is also delivered on individual basis and no names are
attached.
SECTION 2: CASE STUDY (16 marks)
Case study 1: Developmental context
1. Introduction
This essay will look at the process of measuring capabilities and assessing behaviour in a
child who is exhibiting language and speech developmental delays. The writer will take into
consideration the development and use of culturally appropriate application of assessment
measures regarding young children (Meisels & Atkins-Burnett, 1999). The appropriateness
would be determined by the combined input from the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), that is
the occupational therapist (OT), the speech and language therapist (SALT), a social worker
as well as the psychologist. Not bypassing the family, they should also be a part of the
decision-making process (Foxcroft & Roodt, 2013). The final convergence would include the
interpretation and reporting results of the chosen approach and also highlight any shortfalls
the test may present (Meisels & Atkins-Burnett, 1999). The writer will also add some
recommendations based on research and their personal knowledge.
Becky was referred for psychological assessment due to speech and language delay. In this
context, an early childhood assessment would be considered (Foxcroft & Roodt, 2013).
Though there are a variety of approaches which can be taken to assess normative child
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