PYC4807
EXAM PACK
, PYC4807/103/0/2021
ASSIGNMENT 03
Portfolio assignment
Unique assignment number
721934
Closing date: 27 September 2021
Dear student
Assignment 03, the portfolio assignment, replaces the examination. You do not sit for an
examination in this module. Your portfolio is your examination. You may only submit Assignment
03 if you have submitted both Assignment 01 and Assignment 02. Please note that there is no
supplementary examination. If you fail the module, you will have to re-register.
Very important: The portfolio due date is an examination date and you MUST
submit the portfolio on or before the final due date.
Sections of the portfolio assignment:
The portfolio consists of four sections and you should complete and submit all four sections.
Section Marks Max length
Section 1: Experiential learning (select one of three options) 16 marks 2 pages
Section 2: Case study (select one of two options) 16 marks 8 pages
Section 3: Questions on theoretical and applied knowledge 60 marks 5 pages
Section 4: Referencing and plagiarism 8 marks 2 pages
Technical production of the portfolio assignment
Front page: Title, student name, student number, module code
Contents: List of contents
Length: The maximum length is specified for each section
Font type: Times New Roman
Font size: 12
Line spacing: 1.5
Margins: 2 cm
File format: (.pdf)
Summary of PDF document to be submitted
If you completed case study 1 If you completed case study 2
Title page Title page
List of contents List of contents
Section 1 Section 1
Q1 Q1
Q2 Q2
Q3 Q3
Q4 Q4
3
, Q5 Q5
Q6 Q6
Q7 Q7
Q8 Q8
Section 2 Section 2
Case study 1 Case study 2
Section 3 Section 3
Q1 Q1
Q2 Q2
Q3 Q3
Q4a Q4b
Q5a Q5b
Section 4 Section 4
Reference list Reference list
Plagiarism declaration Plagiarism declaration
Turnitin summary page Turnitin summary page
Remember to submit your portfolio assignment to Turnitin before submitting it for marking. You
might want to make some changes after you receive the Turnitin report.
After submitting your portfolio assignment for marking, please check the file on the online
submission system to make sure it is there, it can open, it is not read only, it is not corrupt,
etcetera. No re-submissions are possible after the due date. Further, after the file has been
distributed for marking, you will also not be able to replace it – only submit when you are satisfied
that it is your final copy.
1 SECTION 1: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (16 marks)
You need to select ONE of the three contexts (developmental or educational or organisational) in
your everyday life in which psychological testing is done. You will describe the testing done in this
context by answering the questions below. There are no correct or incorrect answers – you will
be credited for sharing your observations, experiences, and thoughts (rather than theory from the
textbook). The maximum length is 2 pages.
1.1 Applied contexts
Three applied contexts of testing are covered in this module, namely developmental assessment
of infants and pre-school children, assessment in education and assessment in organisational
contexts. We want you to reflect on how psychological testing is done in these contexts in your
everyday life. Below are some ideas:
Developmental Educational Organisational
You, a friend, or a family member If you or someone you know has Were you or someone you
may have a child in primary a child who has to make subject know tested when they applied
school. What happens in this choices in Grade 9, the school for a job? If so, what was this
context if a child has learning may inform parents of the experience like? Perhaps you
difficulties? Perhaps the school availability of psychologists who work in a context where testing
makes use of the services of an will provide career counselling is done for high risk jobs.
educational psychologist. If the that involves psychological
school and/or the parents do not assessment. You may have
have the resources to do so, contacted the student
there might be efforts to assist counselling services at Unisa or
children who struggle with you may be in an organisation
additional classes. This highlights that helps employees with
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, PYC4807/103/0/2021
the issue of availability of assessment for career
assessment services to South counselling.
African communities.
There are various ways to gain experiential learning. You can read on the topic (news articles,
magazines, and articles in subject journals), talk to your friends and family, or to someone who is
involved in the psychological assessment process.
Please note that information should be gained in an informal manner in your normal interaction –
no formal research needs to be undertaken. You nevertheless need to adhere to ethical practices,
such as informing people that you will be reporting information in your assignment, requesting
consent to do so, and at all times ensuring confidentiality – no names of organisations, institutions
or individuals should be used in your assignment. National instituted protective measures against
COVID-19 such as the wearing of masks, hand hygiene, cough etiquette, and social distancing
should be strictly adhered to.
1.2 Questions
1) Which context did you select (developmental, educational, or organisational) and why did
you select this context? Provide a brief explanation of how you gathered information for
answering the questions in this section.
2) Describe the context (e.g. typical activities done in this environment, the people involved
in the environment, etcetera).
3) What are the reasons for testing in this context? (Refer to Chapter 15 in the textbook if you
are unsure of what is required here.)
4) Who is tested in this context? For example, groups or individuals, children, young people,
or adults.
5) How and where are the test-materials stored?
6) Who administers the tests and interprets the results? Are they qualified to administer and
interpret psychological tests? How are test results communicated to the testees (written
reports, verbal discussions, or both)? Who has access to the reports?
7) Provide examples of psychological tests that are typically administered in this context.
(Refer to Theme 2 in Tutorial letter 102 to see how tests are classified.)
8) Are there contextual and ethical issues that need to be considered? For example, are there
language issues, are vulnerable populations tested, how is confidentiality ensured, how
are the results secured?
2 SECTION 2: CASE STUDY (16 marks)
Complete case study 1 OR case study 2. You need to do only ONE of the case studies. The
maximum length is 8 pages. You need to have completed the essay to be able to answer the
questions in Section 3. Marks in Section 2 are awarded for each topic that is included. Marks in
Section 3 are awarded for the detail on a topic.
2.1 Case study 1: Developmental context
Becky is four years and eleven months old. Becky is an adopted Xhosa-speaking child with a
history of neglect and lack of stimulation in her early years (prior to the adoption). Her adoptive
parents live in a rural area. Quite early on, her adoptive parents had concerns about her speech
and language. Her adoptive mother noticed that Becky’s speech did not seem as advanced as
those of her neighbour's child who was of a similar age. Becky was referred to a Speech and
Language Therapy Service by a paediatrician at the clinic. This assessment showed that Becky
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EXAM PACK
, PYC4807/103/0/2021
ASSIGNMENT 03
Portfolio assignment
Unique assignment number
721934
Closing date: 27 September 2021
Dear student
Assignment 03, the portfolio assignment, replaces the examination. You do not sit for an
examination in this module. Your portfolio is your examination. You may only submit Assignment
03 if you have submitted both Assignment 01 and Assignment 02. Please note that there is no
supplementary examination. If you fail the module, you will have to re-register.
Very important: The portfolio due date is an examination date and you MUST
submit the portfolio on or before the final due date.
Sections of the portfolio assignment:
The portfolio consists of four sections and you should complete and submit all four sections.
Section Marks Max length
Section 1: Experiential learning (select one of three options) 16 marks 2 pages
Section 2: Case study (select one of two options) 16 marks 8 pages
Section 3: Questions on theoretical and applied knowledge 60 marks 5 pages
Section 4: Referencing and plagiarism 8 marks 2 pages
Technical production of the portfolio assignment
Front page: Title, student name, student number, module code
Contents: List of contents
Length: The maximum length is specified for each section
Font type: Times New Roman
Font size: 12
Line spacing: 1.5
Margins: 2 cm
File format: (.pdf)
Summary of PDF document to be submitted
If you completed case study 1 If you completed case study 2
Title page Title page
List of contents List of contents
Section 1 Section 1
Q1 Q1
Q2 Q2
Q3 Q3
Q4 Q4
3
, Q5 Q5
Q6 Q6
Q7 Q7
Q8 Q8
Section 2 Section 2
Case study 1 Case study 2
Section 3 Section 3
Q1 Q1
Q2 Q2
Q3 Q3
Q4a Q4b
Q5a Q5b
Section 4 Section 4
Reference list Reference list
Plagiarism declaration Plagiarism declaration
Turnitin summary page Turnitin summary page
Remember to submit your portfolio assignment to Turnitin before submitting it for marking. You
might want to make some changes after you receive the Turnitin report.
After submitting your portfolio assignment for marking, please check the file on the online
submission system to make sure it is there, it can open, it is not read only, it is not corrupt,
etcetera. No re-submissions are possible after the due date. Further, after the file has been
distributed for marking, you will also not be able to replace it – only submit when you are satisfied
that it is your final copy.
1 SECTION 1: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (16 marks)
You need to select ONE of the three contexts (developmental or educational or organisational) in
your everyday life in which psychological testing is done. You will describe the testing done in this
context by answering the questions below. There are no correct or incorrect answers – you will
be credited for sharing your observations, experiences, and thoughts (rather than theory from the
textbook). The maximum length is 2 pages.
1.1 Applied contexts
Three applied contexts of testing are covered in this module, namely developmental assessment
of infants and pre-school children, assessment in education and assessment in organisational
contexts. We want you to reflect on how psychological testing is done in these contexts in your
everyday life. Below are some ideas:
Developmental Educational Organisational
You, a friend, or a family member If you or someone you know has Were you or someone you
may have a child in primary a child who has to make subject know tested when they applied
school. What happens in this choices in Grade 9, the school for a job? If so, what was this
context if a child has learning may inform parents of the experience like? Perhaps you
difficulties? Perhaps the school availability of psychologists who work in a context where testing
makes use of the services of an will provide career counselling is done for high risk jobs.
educational psychologist. If the that involves psychological
school and/or the parents do not assessment. You may have
have the resources to do so, contacted the student
there might be efforts to assist counselling services at Unisa or
children who struggle with you may be in an organisation
additional classes. This highlights that helps employees with
4
, PYC4807/103/0/2021
the issue of availability of assessment for career
assessment services to South counselling.
African communities.
There are various ways to gain experiential learning. You can read on the topic (news articles,
magazines, and articles in subject journals), talk to your friends and family, or to someone who is
involved in the psychological assessment process.
Please note that information should be gained in an informal manner in your normal interaction –
no formal research needs to be undertaken. You nevertheless need to adhere to ethical practices,
such as informing people that you will be reporting information in your assignment, requesting
consent to do so, and at all times ensuring confidentiality – no names of organisations, institutions
or individuals should be used in your assignment. National instituted protective measures against
COVID-19 such as the wearing of masks, hand hygiene, cough etiquette, and social distancing
should be strictly adhered to.
1.2 Questions
1) Which context did you select (developmental, educational, or organisational) and why did
you select this context? Provide a brief explanation of how you gathered information for
answering the questions in this section.
2) Describe the context (e.g. typical activities done in this environment, the people involved
in the environment, etcetera).
3) What are the reasons for testing in this context? (Refer to Chapter 15 in the textbook if you
are unsure of what is required here.)
4) Who is tested in this context? For example, groups or individuals, children, young people,
or adults.
5) How and where are the test-materials stored?
6) Who administers the tests and interprets the results? Are they qualified to administer and
interpret psychological tests? How are test results communicated to the testees (written
reports, verbal discussions, or both)? Who has access to the reports?
7) Provide examples of psychological tests that are typically administered in this context.
(Refer to Theme 2 in Tutorial letter 102 to see how tests are classified.)
8) Are there contextual and ethical issues that need to be considered? For example, are there
language issues, are vulnerable populations tested, how is confidentiality ensured, how
are the results secured?
2 SECTION 2: CASE STUDY (16 marks)
Complete case study 1 OR case study 2. You need to do only ONE of the case studies. The
maximum length is 8 pages. You need to have completed the essay to be able to answer the
questions in Section 3. Marks in Section 2 are awarded for each topic that is included. Marks in
Section 3 are awarded for the detail on a topic.
2.1 Case study 1: Developmental context
Becky is four years and eleven months old. Becky is an adopted Xhosa-speaking child with a
history of neglect and lack of stimulation in her early years (prior to the adoption). Her adoptive
parents live in a rural area. Quite early on, her adoptive parents had concerns about her speech
and language. Her adoptive mother noticed that Becky’s speech did not seem as advanced as
those of her neighbour's child who was of a similar age. Becky was referred to a Speech and
Language Therapy Service by a paediatrician at the clinic. This assessment showed that Becky
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