Psychological Assesments

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 Computer-generated MMPI-3 Results for Mr. J

From the MMPI-3 validity scales scores, there are concerns about existing impacts

from the unscaled responses on this protocol’s validity. Due to this, substantive scales’ scores

showcase interpersonal, behavioral, and emotional dysfunctions. Mr. J’s response to the

unscorable items was consistent, therefore validating the result’s relevance. External

behavioral issues are attributed to insufficient engagement and energy. Internal emotional

issues include passive inefficacy, self-doubt, hopelessness, helplessness, negative emotions,

demoralization, suicidal ideation, worry, and stress. Lastly, interpersonal problems include

social anxiety and self-esteem issues.

Video Contents for Ms. S’s Results

Dr. R. N. referred Ms. S. due to existing concerns on attentional functioning. From

my interview session with Ms. S., I processed that her working memory and attention spans

were average. She also performed weakly in calculations and accuracy and speed tests. These

findings are consistent with a mathematics disorder diagnosis that has most likely been

present for a long time. Besides, Ms. S.’s speech was adequately articulated and fluent. There

was no sign of expressive language or auditory communication impairment. Her capacity to

identify spatial and visual relationships in terms of object imaginations was normal.

Interestingly, her information retaining ability of learned information was intact.

However, the results indicated mild functional memory issues. This result could be attributed

to attentional problems in learning new information. Therefore, incorporating behavior-based

approaches to improve her attention skills could prove beneficial in her daily life activities.

Ms. S. MMPI-3’S responses indicated problematic psychological issues like agitation,

depression, or tension over issues present in her surroundings. It also indicated possibilities of

feelings of alienation and tense interpersonal relationships. Furthermore, she is self-

conscious, pessimistic, blame others, and is disappointed about her situation. However, she

sought psychological therapy but has to be committed to it even with her stress levels. Her

depression symptoms did not attribute to a depressive disorder. The positive aspect is Ms.

S.’s results show no signs of suicide ideation.

Content Evaluation

Professional and ethical standards in the psychology profession guide the

interpretation of a client’s assessment and testing data. Professional standards require a

psychologist to use a whole-person assessment approach, purposeful use of tools, and reliable

and unbiased assessment procedures and instruments. Additionally, they are required to use

validated instruments and procedures that are purpose-oriented. MMPI-3 tests are empirically

validated to assess personality and mental health issues. Our two clients, Mr. J. and Ms. S.,

were diagnosed with personality and attentional disorders simultaneously. Therefore, the

MMPI-3 test is a whole-person, purposeful, validated, unbiased, and reliable assessment

approach for the two patients.

Ethical principles that govern psychological assessment sessions include integrity,

goodwill, and respect for clients’ dignity and rights. Psychologists aim to promote

truthfulness, honesty, and accuracy when assessing their clients. Morally, a psychologist

includes communicating and explaining the results, including the diagnosis and prognosis, to

the patient, recommending possible strategies that can be used to improve the patient’s

results, and if necessary, administering medication.

Additional tests

The two additional tests that can assess emotional and personality functioning include

the Assessment of Core CBT Scales and Cognitive Therapy Rating Scales. The cognitive

therapy scale is reliable in testing personality and attention disorders. It ensures internal
consistencies, interrater reliability, and discriminant scale validity. Additionally, it is highly

homogenous hence ensuring undifferentiated and unbiased assessment. Assessment of core

CBT Scales test has good usability, content validity, and face validity. Therefore, the

additional instruments are validated for diagnosis and prognosis.