IOP3701 Assignment
4 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 -
DUE September 2024
, IOP3701 Assignment 4 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE
September 2024
You are a registered psychometrist working at a university counselling centre.
The centre provides a range of psychometric assessment services to support
students facing academic and personal challenges. Recently, there has been
an increase in students seeking help due to stress, anxiety, and uncertainties
about their future careers. You have been tasked with developing a
comprehensive assessment process that incorporates psychometric tools to
better understand these students' needs and provide targeted support. CASE
OVERVIEW: A 21-year-old undergraduate student, Sam, has approached the
counselling centre. Sam is in his third year of studies and reports feeling
overwhelmed with academic pressures, experiencing low motivation, and
struggling with decision-making regarding his future career path. His
academic performance has declined, and he has expressed feelings of
anxiety and low mood. As a psychometrist, your role is to design a tailored
assessment process using various psychometric tools to provide insights into
Sam’s cognitive functioning, well-being and personality traits.
______________________________________________________________
_____________ Student Instructions You are required to complete this
assignment based on the provided case study. The assignment must be
professionally written and well-structured. Please ensure that each question is
For assistance with assignments whatsapp +254702715801
, clearly indicated and that your responses are directly linked to the case study.
QUESTION 1. Define dynamic assessment and explain how it differs from
traditional assessment methods. In the context of Sam’s academic struggles,
how could you apply dynamic assessment to identify his learning potential? (5
Marks) QUESTION 2. Discuss the principles of positive psychology and how
they can be applied to enhance well-being in individuals like Sam, who is
experiencing academic stress. Discuss PANAS as a measures of well-being
that could be utilised to assess Sam's current state. (5 Marks) QUESTION 3.
How could a personality assessment tool, such as the Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator (MBTI), be used to gain insights into Sam’s personality traits and
preferences? (5 Marks) QUESTION 4. Discuss the concept of person-
environment fit and how it can enhance Sam's academic performance and
career decision-making. (5 Marks) QUESTION 5. Discuss how technology
and technological tools can enhance the assessment of learning outcomes in
education, particularly in the context of Sam's academic journey? (5 Marks)
QUESTION 6. Reflect on how psychometric assessments can be applied in
the context of university counselling. How do cultural and contextual factors
influence the assessment process for Sam? (5 Marks) QUESTION 7. What
are the key principles for effectively communicating psychological assessment
results verbally, particularly in the context of Sam's case? Additionally, discuss
the ethical principles you would adhere to when communicating these
For assistance with assignments whatsapp +254702715801
4 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 -
DUE September 2024
, IOP3701 Assignment 4 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE
September 2024
You are a registered psychometrist working at a university counselling centre.
The centre provides a range of psychometric assessment services to support
students facing academic and personal challenges. Recently, there has been
an increase in students seeking help due to stress, anxiety, and uncertainties
about their future careers. You have been tasked with developing a
comprehensive assessment process that incorporates psychometric tools to
better understand these students' needs and provide targeted support. CASE
OVERVIEW: A 21-year-old undergraduate student, Sam, has approached the
counselling centre. Sam is in his third year of studies and reports feeling
overwhelmed with academic pressures, experiencing low motivation, and
struggling with decision-making regarding his future career path. His
academic performance has declined, and he has expressed feelings of
anxiety and low mood. As a psychometrist, your role is to design a tailored
assessment process using various psychometric tools to provide insights into
Sam’s cognitive functioning, well-being and personality traits.
______________________________________________________________
_____________ Student Instructions You are required to complete this
assignment based on the provided case study. The assignment must be
professionally written and well-structured. Please ensure that each question is
For assistance with assignments whatsapp +254702715801
, clearly indicated and that your responses are directly linked to the case study.
QUESTION 1. Define dynamic assessment and explain how it differs from
traditional assessment methods. In the context of Sam’s academic struggles,
how could you apply dynamic assessment to identify his learning potential? (5
Marks) QUESTION 2. Discuss the principles of positive psychology and how
they can be applied to enhance well-being in individuals like Sam, who is
experiencing academic stress. Discuss PANAS as a measures of well-being
that could be utilised to assess Sam's current state. (5 Marks) QUESTION 3.
How could a personality assessment tool, such as the Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator (MBTI), be used to gain insights into Sam’s personality traits and
preferences? (5 Marks) QUESTION 4. Discuss the concept of person-
environment fit and how it can enhance Sam's academic performance and
career decision-making. (5 Marks) QUESTION 5. Discuss how technology
and technological tools can enhance the assessment of learning outcomes in
education, particularly in the context of Sam's academic journey? (5 Marks)
QUESTION 6. Reflect on how psychometric assessments can be applied in
the context of university counselling. How do cultural and contextual factors
influence the assessment process for Sam? (5 Marks) QUESTION 7. What
are the key principles for effectively communicating psychological assessment
results verbally, particularly in the context of Sam's case? Additionally, discuss
the ethical principles you would adhere to when communicating these
For assistance with assignments whatsapp +254702715801
