PYC4807
Assignment 3
PORTFOLIO
Unique No: 185521
Due 25 September 2025
, ASSESSMENT 03
Portfolio assignment
Unique assignment number 185521
Due date: 25 September 2025
Table of Contents
Section 1: Psychological Assessment in a Real-Life Context ......................................................................... 2
Q1. Selected Context and Description of the Situation ............................................................................ 2
Q2. Sources of Information ....................................................................................................................... 2
Q3. Who Was Tested, Why, and How Feedback Was Given .................................................................... 3
Q4. Psychological Tests Administered ...................................................................................................... 3
Q5. Contextual or Ethical Issue ................................................................................................................. 4
Section 2: Case Study Essay .......................................................................................................................... 4
The Role of Psychological Assessment in Recruiting an Accountant at Financial Frontiers ..................... 4
Section 3: Theoretical and Applied Knowledge ............................................................................................ 8
Question 1: Reliability of the Basic Traits Inventory (BTI) ........................................................................ 8
Question 2: Validity of the Basic Traits Inventory (BTI) ............................................................................ 9
Question 3: Bilingual Case Study ............................................................................................................ 10
Question 4: Case Study of Bongani ............................................................................................................. 11
Section 4: Referencing & Plagiarism ........................................................................................................... 13
Reference List .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Plagiarism declaration ............................................................................................................................. 14
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, Section 1: Psychological Assessment in a Real-Life Context
Q1. Selected Context and Description of the Situation
For this portfolio, I have selected the developmental context. I recently observed a
situation where a six-year-old boy, whom I will call “Lebo” (pseudonym), was referred to
an educational psychologist because his teacher noticed delays in reading, writing, and
classroom participation. The psychologist used developmental and educational
assessments to identify whether Lebo had specific learning difficulties or developmental
delays that were affecting his academic performance. The assessment was conducted
in a child-friendly consulting room, and the goal was to gain insight into Lebo’s
cognitive, language, and emotional development so that the school and parents could
plan appropriate support.
Q2. Sources of Information
To understand this situation, I relied on both formal and informal sources:
Formal sources:
• Foxcroft, C., & Roodt, G. (2021). Introduction to Psychological Assessment in the
South African Context (5th ed.). Oxford University Press.
• Journal articles on child development and assessment (e.g., studies on the
JSAIS and cognitive development in young children).
• Relevant legislation and ethical guidelines such as the HPCSA Professional
Board for Psychology’s policies.
Informal sources:
• Direct observation of the assessment process (with permission).
• Conversations with the psychologist (with consent) to clarify the steps of the
assessment.
• Teacher feedback and parental insights shared during the consultation.
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Assignment 3
PORTFOLIO
Unique No: 185521
Due 25 September 2025
, ASSESSMENT 03
Portfolio assignment
Unique assignment number 185521
Due date: 25 September 2025
Table of Contents
Section 1: Psychological Assessment in a Real-Life Context ......................................................................... 2
Q1. Selected Context and Description of the Situation ............................................................................ 2
Q2. Sources of Information ....................................................................................................................... 2
Q3. Who Was Tested, Why, and How Feedback Was Given .................................................................... 3
Q4. Psychological Tests Administered ...................................................................................................... 3
Q5. Contextual or Ethical Issue ................................................................................................................. 4
Section 2: Case Study Essay .......................................................................................................................... 4
The Role of Psychological Assessment in Recruiting an Accountant at Financial Frontiers ..................... 4
Section 3: Theoretical and Applied Knowledge ............................................................................................ 8
Question 1: Reliability of the Basic Traits Inventory (BTI) ........................................................................ 8
Question 2: Validity of the Basic Traits Inventory (BTI) ............................................................................ 9
Question 3: Bilingual Case Study ............................................................................................................ 10
Question 4: Case Study of Bongani ............................................................................................................. 11
Section 4: Referencing & Plagiarism ........................................................................................................... 13
Reference List .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Plagiarism declaration ............................................................................................................................. 14
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, Section 1: Psychological Assessment in a Real-Life Context
Q1. Selected Context and Description of the Situation
For this portfolio, I have selected the developmental context. I recently observed a
situation where a six-year-old boy, whom I will call “Lebo” (pseudonym), was referred to
an educational psychologist because his teacher noticed delays in reading, writing, and
classroom participation. The psychologist used developmental and educational
assessments to identify whether Lebo had specific learning difficulties or developmental
delays that were affecting his academic performance. The assessment was conducted
in a child-friendly consulting room, and the goal was to gain insight into Lebo’s
cognitive, language, and emotional development so that the school and parents could
plan appropriate support.
Q2. Sources of Information
To understand this situation, I relied on both formal and informal sources:
Formal sources:
• Foxcroft, C., & Roodt, G. (2021). Introduction to Psychological Assessment in the
South African Context (5th ed.). Oxford University Press.
• Journal articles on child development and assessment (e.g., studies on the
JSAIS and cognitive development in young children).
• Relevant legislation and ethical guidelines such as the HPCSA Professional
Board for Psychology’s policies.
Informal sources:
• Direct observation of the assessment process (with permission).
• Conversations with the psychologist (with consent) to clarify the steps of the
assessment.
• Teacher feedback and parental insights shared during the consultation.
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