Psychological Testing

Warm UP Pretend that you are a psychologist and therapist and you wanted to conduct testing on them to identify what might be causing their problems. Identify three kinds of tests that you would give them and explain how the results of these tests will help you diagnose the patient’s problems

Homework: Textbook Reading- Question and Answer Read Chapter 15, Section 1 in your textbook Answer questions 1-3 in “Thinking about Psychology” on page 347

Analyze Psychological Testing in Society Learning Objectives Analyze Psychological Testing in Society Interpret how different factors can impact test-taking Build Connections to own lives

Psychological Testing Purpose of Psych. Testing: Assess abilities, feelings, attitudes, and behaviors Examples of Psych. Tests: Standardized Tests: Administered and scored the same way every time -What are some examples of standardized tests that you are already familiar with? 2. Behavior Rating Scale- Used to measure behavior in different settings (example=classroom) 3. Self-Reports- People are asked to report their own attitudes, feelings, and behaviors

Check for Understanding Which of these three tests do you think is most valuable when collecting data on a patient? Why do you think this? What kinds of factors can impact these tests?

Reliability and Validity Reliability- The level of consistency in terms of the results of a test Validity- The extent to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure and predict what it is supposed to predict What problems have we already discussed in terms of reliability and validity when it comes to many standardized tests? What factors might impact the reliability and validity of a test?

Validity Scale Validity Scale- Questions the test-giver asks so they can know how honest the test-taker is being with their answers Pretend you are a cop, pediatrician, parent or principal…come up with a list of ten questions to form a Validity Scale Partner up with someone near you and have them answer the questions on your Validity Scale

Role-Playing: the Test Giver I need three volunteers Each volunteer= different test-giver Based on the way they give directions, write down 5 words you are feeling about taking their test

Scenario- Test Directions Each Test Giver will be giving these directions and telling you the following things for taking the test: 1. You need to take out # 2 Pencils to fill out your Scantron 2. The time to take the test is _________________ 3. The test-giver will tell you about how they feel about the test 4. The test-giver will tell what will happen based on the results of the test

Check for Understanding What role does the Test-giver play in terms of how the Test-taker is impacted? Which type of Test-giver were you most comfortable with? How does the Test-giver impact validity and reliability of the test? What role does anxiety and nervousness play in taking tests? Do you get nervous and anxious when you take tests? Is this normal? Why or why not? Is test-anxiety always a bad thing? Why or why not?

Is test anxiety good, bad, or both? Why? Warm Up Is test anxiety good, bad, or both? Why? Identify three strategies that you can use to reduce test anxiety

Homework: Textbook Reading Question and Answer Read Chapter 15, Section 1 in your textbook Answer questions 1-3 in “Thinking about Psychology” on page 347

Analyze factors that reduce test anxiety Learning Objectives Analyze factors that reduce test anxiety Engage in Collaborative Learning Interpret Cognitive Restructuring

Factors that Reduce Test-Anxiety -BE PREPARED: STUDY THE MATERIAL -Don’t “Cram”: Don’t try to learn all the material the night before -Plan a regular studying schedule (Exp: “Each night I will spend 1 hour studying for my Psych. Test) -Overlearn: Review the material over and over again, even after you think you mastered it -Think helpful thoughts: Replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts

Role-Playing: Studying for the Test Groups of 4-5 people Two skits: A. Skit 1= Students reducing test anxiety by following the factors that reduce test anxiety B. Skit 2= Students not reducing test anxiety by not following the factors that reduce test anxiety BE SURE TO IDENTIFY AND EXPLAIN THE FACTORS THAT WERE USED TO REDUCE TEST ANXIETY

Cognitive Restructuring Cognitive Restructuring: Changing the thoughts one has in a particular situation Pair up with a partner and write a dialogue in which one of you represents negative thoughts related to a test and the other partner represents positive thoughts related to a test Your dialogue needs to have ten negative thoughts and ten positive thoughts Include thoughts that you have before, during, and after a test

Check for Understanding What is Cognition? What impact do you think Cognitive Restructuring has upon people? Other than test-taking, identify a time in your life in which you engaged in Cognitive Restructuring

Testing Vocabulary Norms-Established standards of performance that evaluate the results of tests Norm Group- Group of test takers who represent those who are similar to the intended people taking the test Achievement Tests- Measure people’s skills and knowledge in academic areas Aptitude Tests- Determine how fit someone is for a field of work or study Vocational Interest Inventories- Determine whether someone’s interests are similar to other people in the same line of work Forced-Choice Format- Test-taker is forced to choose answers

Personality Tests MMPI-2: Diagnose Psychological Disorders Rorschach Inkblot Test: Diagnose Personality Disorders CPI: Designed to Measure Personality Traits Thematic Apperception Test (TAT): Allows people’s needs and values to emerge from stories they tell

Rorschach InkBlot test You will be seeing images that are often shown when conducting a Rorschach Inkblot Test For each image that you see, write down what are you seeing and how you interpret the image

Rorschach InkBlot Test

Answers I see a face in the card I see a scary face in the card Things look like they're whirling around in the card It looks like we're looking down on people or something in the card I see a mask in the card I see a flower in the card I see some sexual imagery in the card

Rorschach InkBlot Test

Answers It looks like two double-amputees dancing It looks like the coast of Italy after an atom bomb attack, only mirrored It looks like a pair of one-legged cannibals fighting over a victim I love pudding It looks like an RLFP DNA test result, with the phenotypes split It looks like Satan's head, the white part in the middle (can't you see it?) It looks like smudges, or maybe an inkblot

Rorschach Inkblot Test

Answers I see Satan's eyes, filled with an evil, burning hatred for my soul I see a fluffy bunny-rabbit I see a big naughty shape at the top, in the center It looks like a guy that was hit by a bullet-train going 5 million miles an hour This blot doesn't really look like anything to me. Can we have some lunch? It looks like a Tele-Tubby (maybe 'Po'?) that was run over by a Sherman Tank It looks like you just threw ink on a paper and then folded it

Armageddon: psychological Testing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFTxfMCsKLM What kinds of tests was the doctor running on the astronauts? What would you conclude about the patients if you were the doctor? What kinds of factors might be impacting their answers and behaviors?

Create Your Own Rorschach InkBlot Test Image Draw an image that you think we should add to the Rorschach Inkblot Test On the back of the sheet, explain what your image is showing Under your explanation, give some possible answers that you would expect people to give if they looked at your image Once you have drawn your image, go around the room, and look at the images of your classmates Under their drawing, write your name, and next to your name, write what you are seeing

What are the four kinds of Personality Tests? Warm Up What are the four kinds of Personality Tests? What does each seek to evaluate/diagnose?

Homework: Stress in Your Life Identify three causes of stress in your life and next to each, write a paragraph on how this stress impacts you

Analyze the MMPI-2, TAT, and CPI Learning Objectives Analyze the MMPI-2, TAT, and CPI Interpret the purpose of Psychological Testing Engage in Collaborative Learning

Brainstorming: The MMPI-2 Why would someone be taking THE MMPI-2? What kinds of questions would you expect to see on the MMPI-2? What kinds of Validity Scale questions do you think would show up on the MMPI-2? What kinds of answers would you expect to see on the MMPI-2? What kinds of factors do you think would impact the results of the MMPI-2?

Take the MMPI-2 Everyone will answer true/false to the 75 statements/questions on the MMPI- 2 Circle three questions which you think are Validity Scale questions and be prepared to explain why you think they are Validity Scale questions After taking the test, on the bottom, write 1-2 sentences that explains how you felt while answering these questions Below that explanation, identify why you think these types of questions/statements were written Do you see any problems with the MMPI-2???

Develop your own Psychological Test- Groups of 5 4 Therapists: Each Therapist will work together to create their own psychological test for a patient to take Each therapist has to grade, interpret, and analyze the answers of the patient One Patient per group Based on the answers given by the patient and the analysis of the therapists, come up with an evaluation of the patient Based on this evaluation, determine if your test was reliable and valid? Which tests are more reliable and valid than other tests and why?

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) You will see an image For the image that you see, write one paragraph that describes what you think the story is behind the image After you have written your paragraph, switch with a partner Have your partner read your paragraph and your partner should list 3 needs and values from the paragraphs that you wrote

Warm Up Which psychological test do you think has the most reliability and validity? What does the CPI seek to measure? How do you think these results could be useful?

Homework: 3 Stressors in your life Identify three causes of stress in your life and next to each, write a paragraph on how this stress impacts you

Engage in Collaborative Learning Transition into Stress and Health Learning Objectives Analyze the CPI Engage in Collaborative Learning Transition into Stress and Health

CPI Packet: Sample Test Read the sample CPI test for “Jane Sample” Answer the questions below on a separate sheet of paper What are the four basic lifestyles in each quadrant? Summarize what each quadrant means in 2-3 sentences Decide which quadrant you are in, before looking through the questions How are Norms and a Norm Group connected to the CPI? What are the five categories that people are measured on? Which one are you the best at, and which one are you the worst at? Rank yourself on each scale- based on your results, what jobs do you think apply to your personality traits

Develop your Own Psychological Test 4 Therapists: Each Therapist will work together to create their own psychological test for a patient to take Each therapist has to grade, interpret, and analyze the answers of the patient TA= Patient Based on the answers given by the patient and the analysis of the therapists, come up with an evaluation of the patient Based on this evaluation, determine if your test was reliable and valid? Which tests are more reliable and valid than other tests and why?

Wrap Up Which of the four personality tests do you think has the most validity and reliability? Why do you think this?

Stress and Health

What does stress mean to you? Is stress good or bad? Warm Up What does stress mean to you? Is stress good or bad?

Homework: Complete Study Guide Complete Study Guide for Quiz on Psychological Testing and Stress and Health

Analyze Stress and Health Identify ways of coping with Stress Learning Objectives Analyze Stress and Health Identify ways of coping with Stress Build connections to your life

Stress -Stress: The arousal of one’s mind and body in response to demands made upon them -Eustress: Positive stress -Distress: Negative stress linked to intense pressure or anxiety that can have severe psychological and physical effects -Stressor: An event or situation that produces stress in your life

Check for Understanding How can stress be positive? What is the difference between psychological and physical effects? What examples can you think of in terms of ways that stress can have psychological effects? What examples can you think of in terms of ways that stress can have physical effects?

Artistic Expression Using symbols/imagery/graphics, express a time in your life when you experienced Eustress Using symbols/images/graphics, express a time in your life when experienced Distress Express what Mr. Rosenberg looks like when he is feeling stress

Role-Playing Each group will be writing a short skit to act out how a certain stressor impacts them Each skit should show what the stressor is, the causes of the stressor, and consequences I will be collecting one skit from each group Each group should plan out a 2-3 minute skit Everyone in the group needs to help in both preparing and presenting the skit

Types of Stressors Frustration Daily Hassles Life Changes Conflict

Stress Discussion Do you think there are other types of stressors that should be added to the list? What are they? Do you think everyone is impacted the same by each stressor? What factors might play a role in how someone is impacted by stress?

American Beauty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt0rz5iPuaA What is the stressor for Carolyn? How does she respond to her stress? Do you think Carolyn needs treatment? Why or why not? If so, what kind of treatment should be given?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9wC8P sWu-c Pursuit Of Happiness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9wC8P sWu-c How is this an example of Eustress? What does this imply about the connection between achieving goals and stress levels?

American SNiper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buNWpCdfMsk How is stress impacting their relationship? How are their reactions different to the stressors they are facing? What do you think she means by “I need you to be human again. I need you to be here!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7L-Er1b2Co What does this scene imply about when people don’t take care of themselves, by not treating stress and trauma? How should stress be treated?

1 Paragraph Writing Assignment- You are the Professional Sports Player Pretend that you are professional sports player- In one paragraph, set the stage for a very stressful event and describe the stress that you are feeling. Explain what the setting is like, what are you are hearing, what are you seeing, what are you feeling. Identify whether you are experiencing distress or eustress and explain why you are experiencing this

Warm Up On a scale from 1-10, rank how stressed out you feel on a daily basis Identify three reasons why you do or don’t feel stressed out Identify three ways in which you could better cope with this stress

Homework: Complete Study Guide Complete Study Guide for Quiz on Psychological Testing and Stress and Health

Looking Ahead: Quiz Next Week Start Studying Today!!!

Analyze Active and Defensive Coping Techniques Learning Objectives Analyze Active and Defensive Coping Techniques Interpret how Stress impacts your health Synthesize the different types of Conflict

Ways of Coping with Stress Defensive Coping- A way to reduce the effects of a stressor, but not in the best ways Active Coping- Changing the environment or situation to remove stressors or changing one’s response to stress, so it is less harmful

Brainstorming/Check for Understanding Write down three defensive coping techniques Write down three active coping techniques

Defensive Coping Examples Substance Abuse Aggression Withdrawal Suicide Defense Mechanisms

Active Coping Examples Changing Stressful thoughts Relaxation Exercise Yoga “Venting”

Reading on Stress and Health Read the article on Stress and Health and fill in the graphic organizer on the second page

What does it mean to be in a… Lose-Lose Situation Win-Lose Situation Brainstorming What does it mean to be in a… Lose-Lose Situation Win-Lose Situation Win-Win Situation

Types of Conflict Approach-Approach Conflict: Least stressful type of conflict because the choices are positive Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict: More stressful type of conflict because people have to choose between two choices that are not desirable Approach-Avoidance Conflict: Choice can be both good and bad at the same time Multiple Approach-Avoidance Conflict: There are multiple choices and each has advantages and disadvantages

Check for Understanding Next to each example, write the correct conflict 1. Choosing between cake and ice cream for dessert 2. Biggie is deciding whether he wants to major in Psych., History, Calculus, Chemistry, or Russian when he gets to college 3. You want to buy “Straight Outta Compton”, but it costs a lot of money 4. Going to the dentist or going to the DMV

Create a Dialogue With a partner (SITTING NEAR YOU), write a dialogue between two friends In the dialogue, show one type of conflict, the choices that are involved, and how this stress was impacted by the conflict Be prepared to present the dialogue to the class

Pop-Quiz We will now be taking a Pop-Quiz on the different types of conflict and how they impact stress levels. Please put away all your materials except for a pencil and a piece of paper

What did Stress just Look and Feel Like for You? Draw 3 graphics/images which show how you felt just now in relation to stress. Explain each graphic/image in two-three sentences

What are the four types of Conflict? Define each of them Warm Up What are the four types of Conflict? Define each of them

Homework: Complete Study Guide Complete Study Guide by writing out all relevant notes and material for each word/term/concept on the Study Guide

Engage in Collaborative Learning Analyze factors that impact stress Learning Objectives Engage in Collaborative Learning Analyze factors that impact stress Interpret how GAS works

Quiz Next Week: Psychological Testing and Stress and Health Looking Ahead Quiz Next Week: Psychological Testing and Stress and Health

Factors that Impact Stress Personality Types Self-Efficacy Expectations Psychological Hardiness: Personality characteristics that help withstand stress Sense of Humor Predictability Social Support

Check for Understanding How does the term “Psychological Hardiness” match up with its definition? What are Self-Efficacy Expectations? Which of these factors do you think is most important in determining how someone is impacted by stress

General Adaptation Syndrome- Hans Seyle What are the three stages of G.A.S? Why do you think there are no numbers on the graph?

Writing Assignment (2 Paragraphs): Describe a time when you were Stressed out Write about a time when you were stressed out Explain how you went through the different stages of GAS Identify how you felt as you went through the different stages of GAS Create your own GAS Chart and explain what was going on in each stage (emotions, pictures, words, events, people, etc.)

Role-Play your stressful Situation Groups of 4-5 people Pick one person’s situation to act out Be sure to identify what it was like in each of the different stages Summarize the role-play by stating how you role-played the stages of GAS

In-Class Time to work on Study Guides Use this in-class time to work on your study guides

Warm Up What are the factors that impact stress? Which of these factors do you think impacts stress the most?

Homework: Complete Study Guide Complete Study Guide by fully writing out all notes and relevant material for each term/word/concept on the Study Guide

Looking Ahead: Next Class Quiz on Stress and Health and Psychological Testing Notebook Check starts at 3/9 (What kinds of defense mechanisms did we look at last class? Do you use any of them? If so, give us an example. If not, how could you use one of them?)

Engage in Collaborative Learning Learning Objectives Enhance Review Skills Engage in Collaborative Learning Transition into Psychological Disorders

Review Sheet for Psychological Testing/Stress and Health Complete the Review Sheet for Psychological Testing and Stress and Health

Kahoot.IT THIS IS THE ONE TIME THAT YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO USE YOUR CELL PHONES Login to Kahoot. It Enter your name Plug in the Pin Code that I will show you Winner= 10 points extra credit on quiz 2nd Place= 7 points extra credit 3rd place= 5 points extra credit

Charades You will be given a card with a term/concept that will be on the quiz You have to act out the word You can’t speak and you can’t draw If you guess the term/concept that another person is acting out, you can either go up or choose someone to act out the next word If you act out three words and the class gets them correct, you will get extra credit on the quiz

Create Your Own Matching Sheet Pick out 15 Vocabulary Words from the Study Guide that you think will be on the quiz Create a Matching Worksheet for a partner to fill out Write the Vocabulary Words on the Left side of the paper and the definitions on the right Make it so your partner actually has to work and review the material

Warm Up Get Ready to take quiz Have notes ready for me to check going back to 3/9 (What kinds of defense mechanisms did we look at last class? Do you use any of them? If so, give us an example. If not, how could you use one of them?)

Homework: Pick a Psychological Disorder to research for your Final Project Skim Through Chapter 18, Section 2-7 Pick a Psychological Disorder that you will want to research for your final project on Psychological Disorders Write one paragraph that explains what you know about this disorder, the type of disorder that it is, and why you are interested in researching this Psychological Disorder

Quiz on Psychological Testing and Stress and Health Take Quiz I will be doing a Notebook Check

It’s kinda of a Funny Story Fill out the question and answer sheet while watching the movie