,PYC4807 Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025-DUE
25 September 2025; 100% CORRECT AND TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
Section 1: Psychological Assessment in Real-Life Contexts (20
marks)
Question 1 (3 marks)
a) Identify the context you selected. (1)
I selected the educational/career counselling context.
b) Briefly describe the real-life situation you explored. (2)
In my real-life observation, a Grade 9 learner at a public high school was
preparing to make subject choices that would influence future study and
career opportunities. The school arranged for an educational
psychologist to conduct career counselling sessions. The learner
underwent psychological testing to assess career interests, aptitudes, and
personality traits to ensure that subject choices would align with both
abilities and long-term career goals. I became aware of this process
through conversations with the learner’s parent, who shared their
experience of the assessment and feedback process.
Question 2 (4 marks)
a) List the books, articles, webpages, etc., that you used to get
information on psychological assessment in this context. Provide
sufficient identifying detail. (2)
Foxcroft, C., & Roodt, G. (2018). Introduction to psychological
assessment in the South African context (5th ed.). Oxford
University Press.
Owen, K. (1998). The applicability of psychological tests in South
Africa. Pretoria: HSRC.
, Maree, J. G. (2019). Career counselling: Methods that work. Van
Schaik Publishers.
b) Describe other sources of information (e.g., observation,
interviews with professionals). Be specific, but do not use identifying
information. (2)
I gathered information through a discussion with a parent whose child
underwent career assessment at school. The parent explained the
process, including the psychologist’s role, the nature of the feedback
session, and how the results influenced subject choices. Additionally, I
observed how the school’s Life Orientation teacher coordinated with the
psychologist to ensure that the learner was supported in making an
informed decision.
Question 3 (6 marks)
a) Who was tested and what was the reason for testing in this
situation? (2)
A Grade 9 learner was tested because the school required learners to
make subject choices that would affect future academic and career paths.
The purpose of the testing was to identify the learner’s aptitudes,
personality preferences, and career interests so that subject choices could
align with their strengths and potential career opportunities.
b) Who administered the test/s and are they qualified to do so?
Justify your answer. (2)
The assessment was administered by a registered educational
psychologist, who is qualified in terms of the Health Professions
Council of South Africa (HPCSA) requirements. Only registered
psychologists are permitted to administer, score, and interpret
psychometric tests in South Africa, ensuring ethical and professional
standards are maintained.
25 September 2025; 100% CORRECT AND TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
Section 1: Psychological Assessment in Real-Life Contexts (20
marks)
Question 1 (3 marks)
a) Identify the context you selected. (1)
I selected the educational/career counselling context.
b) Briefly describe the real-life situation you explored. (2)
In my real-life observation, a Grade 9 learner at a public high school was
preparing to make subject choices that would influence future study and
career opportunities. The school arranged for an educational
psychologist to conduct career counselling sessions. The learner
underwent psychological testing to assess career interests, aptitudes, and
personality traits to ensure that subject choices would align with both
abilities and long-term career goals. I became aware of this process
through conversations with the learner’s parent, who shared their
experience of the assessment and feedback process.
Question 2 (4 marks)
a) List the books, articles, webpages, etc., that you used to get
information on psychological assessment in this context. Provide
sufficient identifying detail. (2)
Foxcroft, C., & Roodt, G. (2018). Introduction to psychological
assessment in the South African context (5th ed.). Oxford
University Press.
Owen, K. (1998). The applicability of psychological tests in South
Africa. Pretoria: HSRC.
, Maree, J. G. (2019). Career counselling: Methods that work. Van
Schaik Publishers.
b) Describe other sources of information (e.g., observation,
interviews with professionals). Be specific, but do not use identifying
information. (2)
I gathered information through a discussion with a parent whose child
underwent career assessment at school. The parent explained the
process, including the psychologist’s role, the nature of the feedback
session, and how the results influenced subject choices. Additionally, I
observed how the school’s Life Orientation teacher coordinated with the
psychologist to ensure that the learner was supported in making an
informed decision.
Question 3 (6 marks)
a) Who was tested and what was the reason for testing in this
situation? (2)
A Grade 9 learner was tested because the school required learners to
make subject choices that would affect future academic and career paths.
The purpose of the testing was to identify the learner’s aptitudes,
personality preferences, and career interests so that subject choices could
align with their strengths and potential career opportunities.
b) Who administered the test/s and are they qualified to do so?
Justify your answer. (2)
The assessment was administered by a registered educational
psychologist, who is qualified in terms of the Health Professions
Council of South Africa (HPCSA) requirements. Only registered
psychologists are permitted to administer, score, and interpret
psychometric tests in South Africa, ensuring ethical and professional
standards are maintained.
