Assessment of Cases

Students will review two cases and respond to the following questions applying course readings and additional references from reliable resources to have well-rounded content.

Case 1: Tony
Tony is a 36-year-old female. She has had a partner for the past 3 years and has three children (ages 18, 10, and 2), two of whom are from a previous relationship. During her intake interview, she presented herself as clean, meticulously dressed and was overweight. She fidgeted constantly with her clothes and picked at her fingernails. She avoided eye contact during the session. She recently graduated from college. Tony reported general dissatisfaction with her life. She stated that her life is uneventful and predictable and she feels some panic over reaching her late 30s. For the past 2 years she has had a range of psychosomatic complaints, including sleep disturbance, anxiety, dizziness, heart palpitations, and headaches. Tony complained that she cries easily over trivial matters, often feels depressed, and has gained weight recently due to her worries.

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Case 2: Mia
Mia is a 12-year-old female who was referred by her teacher for evaluation of her social avoidant behavior and emotional outbursts. Mia lives with her mother and younger brother. She has been refusing to participate in class activities and fails to follow directions. Her teachers reported that Mia has a tendency to isolate herself from others in the class and refuses to participate in any class activity. Her mother indicated that other children make fun of Mia. Her mother is very reluctant to have Mia assessed, and stated that she does not want any “test telling her that her daughter is crazy.”

Assignment Questions

Address the following questions in your paper.

Define assessment and discuss how you believe it is related to the general counseling process with each of the above clients.
What questions would you include as part of an intake interview for each client? Moreover, what responses do you anticipate? (Responses to this question may influence how you respond to some questions below.)
Describe each client’s mental status using a mental status examination.
Based on your intake interview and mental status examination, what factors and issues do you feel need to be addressed for each client?
You have described that the client would benefit from some testing. What are some reasons for testing each client?
Which evaluation tools will you utilize and why? (Consider both formal and informal, structured and unstructured tools.) How will you determine whether the tools are appropriate for each client?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the tools you selected for each client?
How would you go about preparing for and executing the assessment process? Specifically, what will you tell the clients?
What are the legal, ethical, and/or moral issues in each case?
What are some potential multicultural and social justice considerations in each case?
Case Studies (2)

Case Studies (2)

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDefinition of Assessment

10 to >9.0 pts

Provides thorough definition of assessment and its relation to the counseling process

9 to >8.0 pts

Provides a definition of assessment and its relation to the counseling process.

8 to >7.0 pts

Somewhat provides definition of assessment and its relation to the counseling process.

7 to >0 pts

Provides minimal to no definition of assessment and its relation to the counseling process.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeList of Questions

10 to >9.0 pts

Provides thorough list of questions asked of both cases.

9 to >8.0 pts

Provides a list of questions asked of both cases.

8 to >7.0 pts

Somewhat provides a list of questions asked of both cases.

7 to >0 pts

Provides minimal to no list of questions asked of both cases.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMental Status

12 to >11.0 pts

Provides a thorough mental status on both cases.

11 to >10.0 pts

Provides a mental status on both cases.

10 to >9.0 pts

Somewhat provides a mental status on both cases.

9 to >0 pts

Provides minimal to no mental status on both cases.

12 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRationale

12 to >11.0 pts

Provides a thorough reason for testing each case.

11 to >10.0 pts

Provides a rationale of what should be addressed with each case.

10 to >9.0 pts

Somewhat provides a rationale of what should be addressed with each case.

9 to >0 pts

Provides minimal to no rationale of what should be addressed with each case.

12 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssessment Measures

15 to >14.0 pts

Provides a thorough reason for testing each case, the assessment measures to be used for each case, and the rationale why for each case.

14 to >12.0 pts

Provides a reason for testing each case, the assessment measures to be used for each case, and the rationale why for each case.

12 to >11.0 pts

Somewhat provides a reason for testing each case, the assessment measures to be used for each case, and the rationale why for each case.

11 to >0 pts

Provides minimal to no reason for testing each case, the assessment measures to be used for each case, and the rationale why for each case.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssessment Process

13 to >12.0 pts

Provides a thorough description of the assessment process for each case.

12 to >11.0 pts

Provides a description of the assessment process for each case.

11 to >10.0 pts

Somewhat provides a description of the assessment process for each case.

10 to >0 pts

Provides minimal to no description of the assessment process for each case.

13 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLegal and Ethical Issues

14 to >13.0 pts

Provides a thorough description of the legal, ethical, and moral issues of each case.

13 to >11.0 pts

Provides a description of the legal, ethical, and moral issues of each case.

11 to >10.0 pts

Somewhat provides a description of the legal, ethical, and moral issues of each case.

10 to >0 pts

Provides minimal to no description of the legal, ethical, and moral issues of each case.

14 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMulticultural and Social Justice Considerations

14 to >13.0 pts

Provides a thorough description of the multicultural and social justice considerations for each case.

13 to >11.0 pts

Provides a description of the multicultural and social justice considerations for each case.

11 to >10.0 pts

Somewhat provides a description of the multicultural and social justice considerations for each case.

10 to >0 pts

Provides minimal to no description of the multicultural and social justice considerations for each case.

14 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2016 CACREP Standard: 7A

7A. Understands historical perspectives concerning the nature and meaning of assessment and testing in counseling.

threshold: 3.0 pts

4 pts

Demonstration Level 4 (Superior) Demonstrates superior understanding of historical perspectives concerning the nature and meaning of assessment and testing in counseling.

3 pts

Demonstration Level 3 (Expected) Demonstrates expected understanding of historical perspectives concerning the nature and meaning of assessment and testing in counseling.

2 pts

Demonstration Level 2 (Minimal) Demonstrates limited understanding of historical perspectives concerning the nature and meaning of assessment and testing in counseling.

1 pts

Demonstration Level 1 (Unacceptable) Demonstrates no understanding of historical perspectives concerning the nature and meaning of assessment and testing in counseling.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2016 CACREP Standard: 7B

7B. Understands methods of effectively preparing for and conducting initial assessment meetings.

threshold: 3.0 pts

4 pts

Demonstration Level 4 (Superior) Demonstrates superior understanding of methods of effectively preparing for and conducting initial assessment meetings.

3 pts

Demonstration Level 3 (Expected) Demonstrates expected understanding of methods of effectively preparing for and conducting initial assessment meetings.

2 pts

Demonstration Level 2 (Minimal) Demonstrates limited understanding of methods of effectively preparing for and conducting initial assessment meetings.

1 pts

Demonstration Level 1 (Unacceptable) Demonstrates no understanding of methods of effectively preparing for and conducting initial assessment meetings.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2016 CACREP Standard: 7C

7C. Understands procedures for assessing risk of aggression or danger to others, self-inflicted harm, or suicide

threshold: 3.0 pts

4 pts

Demonstration Level 4 (Superior) Demonstrates superior understanding of procedures for assessing risk of aggression or danger to others, self-inflicted harm, or suicide

3 pts

Demonstration Level 3 (Expected) Demonstrates expected understanding of procedures for assessing risk of aggression or danger to others, self-inflicted harm, or suicide

2 pts

Demonstration Level 2 (Minimal) Demonstrates limited understanding of procedures for assessing risk of aggression or danger to others, self-inflicted harm, or suicide

1 pts

Demonstration Level 1 (Unacceptable) Demonstrates no understanding of procedures for assessing risk of aggression or danger to others, self-inflicted harm, or suicide

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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2016 CACREP Standard: 7D

7D. Understands procedures for identifying trauma and abuse and for reporting abuse

threshold: 3.0 pts

4 pts

Demonstration Level 4 (Superior) Demonstrates superior understanding of procedures for identifying trauma and abuse and for reporting abuse

3 pts

Demonstration Level 3 (Expected) Demonstrates expected understanding of procedures for identifying trauma and abuse and for reporting abuse

2 pts

Demonstration Level 2 (Minimal) Demonstrates limited understanding of procedures for identifying trauma and abuse and for reporting abuse

1 pts

Demonstration Level 1 (Unacceptable) Demonstrates no understanding of procedures for identifying trauma and abuse and for reporting abuse

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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2016 CACREP Standard: 7E

7E. Understands use of assessments for diagnostic and intervention planning purposes.

threshold: 3.0 pts

4 pts

Demonstration Level 4 (Superior) Demonstrates superior understanding of use of assessments for diagnostic and intervention planning purposes.

3 pts

Demonstration Level 3 (Expected) Demonstrates expected understanding of use of assessments for diagnostic and intervention planning purposes.

2 pts

Demonstration Level 2 (Minimal) Demonstrates limited understanding of use of assessments for diagnostic and intervention planning purposes.

1 pts

Demonstration Level 1 (Unacceptable) Demonstrates no understanding of use of assessments for diagnostic and intervention planning purposes.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2016 CACREP Standard: 7F

7F. Understands basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized testing, norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments, and group and individual assessments.

threshold: 3.0 pts

4 pts

Demonstration Level 4 (Superior) Demonstrates superior understanding of basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized testing, norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments, and group and individual assessments.

3 pts

Demonstration Level 3 (Expected) Demonstrates expected understanding of basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized testing, norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments, and group and individual assessments.

2 pts

Demonstration Level 2 (Minimal) Demonstrates limited understanding of basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized testing, norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments, and group and individual assessments.

1 pts

Demonstration Level 1 (Unacceptable) Demonstrates no understanding of basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized testing, norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments, and group and individual assessments.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2016 CACREP Standard: 7G

7G. Understands statistical concepts, including scales of measurement, measures of central tendency, indices of variability, shapes and types of distributions, and correlations.

threshold: 3.0 pts

4 pts

Demonstration Level 4 (Superior) Demonstrates superior understanding of statistical concepts, including scales of measurement, measures of central tendency, indices of variability, shapes and types of distributions, and correlations.

3 pts

Demonstration Level 3 (Expected) Demonstrates expected understanding of statistical concepts, including scales of measurement, measures of central tendency, indices of variability, shapes and types of distributions, and correlations.

2 pts

Demonstration Level 2 (Minimal) Demonstrates limited understanding of statistical concepts, including scales of measurement, measures of central tendency, indices of variability, shapes and types of distributions, and correlations.

1 pts

Demonstration Level 1 (Unacceptable) Demonstrates no understanding of statistical concepts, including scales of measurement, measures of central tendency, indices of variability, shapes and types of distributions, and correlations.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2016 CACREP Standard: 7H

7H. Understands reliability and validity in the use of assessments.

threshold: 3.0 pts

4 pts

Demonstration Level 4 (Superior) Demonstrates superior understanding of reliability and validity in the use of assessments.

3 pts

Demonstration Level 3 (Expected) Demonstrates expected understanding of reliability and validity in the use of assessments.

2 pts

Demonstration Level 2 (Minimal) Demonstrates limited understanding of reliability and validity in the use of assessments.

1 pts

Demonstration Level 1 (Unacceptable) Demonstrates no understanding of reliability and validity in the use of assessments.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2016 CACREP Standard: 7I

7I. Understands use of assessments relevant to academic/educational, career, personal, and social development.

threshold: 3.0 pts

4 pts

Demonstration Level 4 (Superior) Demonstrates superior understanding of use of assessments relevant to academic/educational, career, personal, and social development.

3 pts

Demonstration Level 3 (Expected) Demonstrates expected understanding of use of assessments relevant to academic/educational, career, personal, and social development.

2 pts

Demonstration Level 2 (Minimal) Demonstrates limited understanding of use of assessments relevant to academic/educational, career, personal, and social development.

1 pts

Demonstration Level 1 (Unacceptable) Demonstrates no understanding of use of assessments relevant to academic/educational, career, personal, and social development.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2016 CACREP Standard: 7J

7J. Understands use of assessments relevant to academic/educational, career, personal, and social development.

threshold: 3.0 pts

4 pts

Demonstration Level 4 (Superior) Demonstrates superior understanding of use of environmental assessments and systematic behavioral observations.

3 pts

Demonstration Level 3 (Expected) Demonstrates expected understanding of use of environmental assessments and systematic behavioral observations.

2 pts

Demonstration Level 2 (Minimal) Demonstrates limited understanding of use of environmental assessments and systematic behavioral observations.

1 pts

Demonstration Level 1 (Unacceptable) Demonstrates no understanding of use of environmental assessments and systematic behavioral observations.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2016 CACREP Standard: 7K

7K. Understands use of symptom checklists, and personality and psychological testing.

threshold: 3.0 pts

4 pts

Demonstration Level 4 (Superior) Demonstrates superior understanding of use of symptom checklists, and personality and psychological testing.

3 pts

Demonstration Level 3 (Expected) Demonstrates expected understanding of use of symptom checklists, and personality and psychological testing.

2 pts

Demonstration Level 2 (Minimal) Demonstrates limited understanding of use of symptom checklists, and personality and psychological testing.

1 pts

Demonstration Level 1 (Unacceptable) Demonstrates no understanding of use of symptom checklists, and personality and psychological testing.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2016 CACREP Standard: 7L

7L. Understands use of assessment results to diagnose developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders.

threshold: 3.0 pts

4 pts

Demonstration Level 4 (Superior) Demonstrates superior understanding of use of assessment results to diagnose developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders.

3 pts

Demonstration Level 3 (Expected) Demonstrates expected understanding of use of assessment results to diagnose developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders.

2 pts

Demonstration Level 2 (Minimal) Demonstrates limited understanding of use of assessment results to diagnose developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders.

1 pts

Demonstration Level 1 (Unacceptable) Demonstrates no understanding of use of assessment results to diagnose developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders.

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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2016 CACREP Standard: 7M

7M. Understands ethical and culturally relevant strategies for selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment and test results.

threshold: 3.0 pts

4 pts

Demonstration Level 4 (Superior) Demonstrates superior understanding of ethical and culturally relevant strategies for selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment and test results.

3 pts

Demonstration Level 3 (Expected) Demonstrates expected understanding of ethical and culturally relevant strategies for selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment and test results.

2 pts

Demonstration Level 2 (Minimal) Demonstrates limited understanding of ethical and culturally relevant strategies for selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment and test results.

1 pts

Demonstration Level 1 (Unacceptable)Demonstrates no understanding of ethical and culturally relevant strategies for selecting, administering, and interpreting assessment and test results.

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Total Points: 100

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