PCN 644 Topic 4 DQ 1

PCN 644 Topic 4 DQ 1

Identify two types of assessments discussed in the textbook, and/or additional readings. How could the use of technology impact the administration of these assessments? Do you feel that the incorporation of technology would be a benefit to administration? Why or why not? Provide specific examples to support your position.

Examples of two tests from the book are the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) and the Personality Assessment Inventory (Groth-Marnat & Wright, 2016). These tests are specifically used to assess the personality of an individual. The use of technology could be of significant benefit in the administration of the tests due to several reasons. Some of the positive impacts of the use of technology are the enhancement of privacy and availing more time to the administrator of the test. For example, the MMPI is usually administered on a computer. This is advantageous to the client since the patient can be assigned a private room where they can freely answer the questions without any prying eyes. Such measures assure the patient of confidentiality, and they feel comfortable giving correct answers. The administrator of the test can also have extra time to assist other patients while the particular client answers the test.

References

Groth-Marnat, G., & Wright, A. J. (2016). Handbook of psychological assessment.