PSYC 515 -Assessment FINAL Exam Questions and Correct Solutions 2024

PSYC 515 -Assessment FINAL Exam Questions and Correct Solutions 2024 Emic Norms - Answer -Norms that are specific to the individuals identities/qualities experience near Etic Norms - Answer -Norms that are generalized to the population as a whole experience-distant EIWA - Answer -Wechsler Spanish Subtest Escala de Inteligencia de Wechsler para Adultos Using English vs Spanish Language Norms - Answer -Healthy Elderly (Spanish speaking < English speaking) - suggests that using English norms in this population may be overpathologizing, supports idea that tests are bias Alzheimer's Elderly (Spanish speaking > English speaking) - suggests that using English norms in this population may be underpathologizing, suggests tests are less able to detect deficits For a given individual, multiple norms might be useful. A neuropsychologist should provide conceptually informed data to support a given set of norms for a given individual. Hypotheses/assumptions to consider when an individual is different from test norms - Answer -- you can not assume that there are no biases in tests - nor can you assume there are biases in testsThe role of functioning in assessment - Answer -- Important to consider what the individual is and is not able to do in their every day life to conceptualize assessment results Topics included in clinical interview - Answer -- Presenting concerns: Cognitive, emotional, physical - Functioning: IADLs, work, school, recreation - Medical history: Stroke, seizures, head injury, medication and medical conditions (often gathered from medical record), family medical history - Psychiatric history: prior symptoms, diagnoses, treatment - Substance use: current use and prior history - Developmental background: where born/raised, language background, early development - Educational/Occupational: education completed, quality of their education is important - Work history - any troubles/lapses? - Social: relationships and current support Important tip for clinical interviews - Answer -Don't make assumptions! Making assumptions about clients can lead you to not ask certain questions that may be important