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Psychometrics(Coun 335) Question Paper

Psychometrics(Coun 335)

Course:Education And Pre-University

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2010

TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions

Question 1
a) State what you understand by the following terms:
i) Psychological assessment (3marks)
ii) Mental status examination (2marks)
b) Describe five characteristics of a good psychometric test, giving relevant examples (15marks)

Question 2
Jill has come to see you due to a problem that has been present the last three weeks. After the intake session, you discover she is sometimes incoherent, hears voices and is sometimes feeling special as if they are in contact with very high and special powers. She has also lost her job and fears that her husband will walk out on her. Her children are finding her strange and she is distressed about this. Using the DSMIVTR Multiaxial Assessment, discuss how you would assess the above client (20marks)

Question 3
Using relevant examples from a clinical setting, discuss five ethical factors that you would put into consideration when taking clients through psychological assessment (20marks)

Question 4
a) Discuss steps you would follow in taking the history of a client for psychological assessment (10marks)
b) Explain the components of Mental status Examination you would take into consideration when assessing a client

Question 5
Meyor, a standard three pupil, has recently lost his parents through a road accident and is currently showing symptoms of depression.
a) Discuss how you would identify his problem through use of art therapy (10marks)
b) How would you use play therapy to help him to recover from his problems? (10marks)

Psychometrics(Coun 335) Question Paper

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