1. Screening and Assessment Unit # 6 Chapter 9 pp. 186-216 Neukrug and Fawcett (2010) Israel A. Sarasti, Ph.D., BCBA-D

2.  To help clients get a better insight  To aid in case conceptualization  To assist in making decision regarding psychotropic medications  To assist in treatment planning  To assist in court decisions  To assist in job placement  To identify individuals at risk

3.  Paper and pencil tests to assess various aspects of personality  What are some defining characteristics of objective personality tests?  What are some common personality tests and can you describe in what type of situation you may want to administer them?  How are these tests in common and how are they different?  Have you ever taken a personality test? Can you retell your scenario?  Lets summarize objective personality testing

4.  According to Neukrug and Fawcett (2010) “projective personality testing was defined as a type of personality assessment in which a client is presented a stimulus to which to respond to” (p. 204)  Interpretations are then made based on the client’s responses and personality factors are interpreted  Often based on normative data

5.  What are some characteristics of projective tests?  Oral  Written  Validity and reliability  What are some common projective tests? Please describe the test and provide some rational for a situation you would use it in.  What experiences have you had with projective tests?

6.  Can you compare and contrast objective and projective (subjective) personality tests?  How can the results of clinical assessment impact a client?  What uses do clinicians have in administering clinical assessments?