Psy 335 Milestone Three Guidelines And Rubric Draft Of Concl

Psy 335 Milestone Three Guidelines And Rubricdraft Of Conclusions Re

This milestone provides you an opportunity to work more closely with your data by requiring you to identify common themes that emerged from the data, to analyze the reliability and validity of the data, to offer recommendations for the client, and to reflect on the entire process. Milestone Three also provides an opportunity to reflect on the work you did in the first two milestones. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

Conclusions

1. a) Given test behaviors, how confident are you in your results? Rationalize and justify your opinion with research.

1. b) Address the common themes and/or contradictions in your client’s test results. What common themes emerged from the data? In your response, relate the results to the referral question. What information in your data is most relevant to your referral question?

1. c) Discuss the limitations of testing or threats to the reliability or validity of the results. What suggestions would you make for additional assessment?

1. d) What evidence do you have to report to the psychologist to help her make a diagnosis? How might this evidence inform her diagnosis? Thoroughly explain your conclusion.

Recommendations

2. a) Given the conclusions you made, explain whether or not you have enough information to make recommendations for treatment or other interventions. If so, identify, explain, and justify with research what your recommendations for future assessments would be.

2. b) Explain how your recommendations are consistent with evidence-based practice by relating your response to current and relevant research.

Reflection

3. a) Upon completion of your recommendations section, reflect on the process and work you did to create this report. Address what evidence you found most useful and why.

3. b) What additional client information would have been useful? How would you obtain it?

3. c) What have you learned through this process? What would you like to know more about?

Case History Two—Barbara B. Case Analysis

The case involves a 22-year-old recent graduate named Barbara, who is currently employed as an entry-level accountant at a large advertising agency. Recently, Barbara has been feeling tired all the time and lacking energy for approximately two weeks. She has also lost interest in socializing and performing daily routines. Her background includes attending a small southern college where she earned a degree in advertising. She has had an active social life, including participation in clubs and sports such as soccer.

The reason for her assessment is her self-referral, motivated by feelings of exhaustion and disinterest, which are unusual for her. Barbara seeks a psychological evaluation to identify the causes of these changes, which she perceives as problematic. Ethical considerations include ensuring she voluntarily provides information about her private life, such as her love life, and that she understands her participation in the assessment process.

The referral and the impact of the assessment are based on Barbara’s recognition of her difficulties and her decision to seek help. The assessment aims to evaluate her mental health, explore possible underlying issues, and provide insights to facilitate her treatment or further assessment if necessary.

Data analysis involves carefully reviewing her referral report and comparing it with medical reports, with attention to emerging themes and potential contradictions. Data should be interpreted using accessible language avoiding technical jargon, to ensure clarity for the intended audience.

Additional Context

Barbara’s symptoms—persistent fatigue, disinterest in social activities—may indicate underlying psychological issues such as depression or anxiety. Data should be scrutinized for signs of these conditions, considering the context of her recent life changes and stressors.

Reliability and validity are critical in evaluating her data, considering possible biases or inaccuracies in her self-reporting or in the testing instruments used. Additional assessments, such as standardized questionnaires, clinical interviews, or medical examinations, could provide more comprehensive information.

Recommendations

Based on the conclusions, determine if enough information exists to suggest treatment options, which may include therapy, medication, lifestyle adjustments, or further testing. Recommendations should align with current research on effective interventions for similar presenting issues, emphasizing evidence-based practices.

Reflection

Reflect on the assessment process, identifying the most useful evidence, potential gaps in information, and lessons learned. Consider what additional information could enhance understanding and how to obtain it in future evaluations.

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