Dq1: Simon, a 16-year-old man, has always done well in school. His math grades slipped from Bs to Fs this semester, while his other grades stayed Bs. The WAIS-IV IQ test found that he has an average overall IQ with no notable deficits. Do these common observations give helpful diagnostic information? How so? What may be going on with Simon?
Dq2:
What insights did you get from researching psychological testing and assessment tools as they relate to the future of counseling? In the future, how may psychological testing and evaluation of specific population customers, such as teenagers, victims of domestic abuse, and individuals with a co-occurring condition, be used?
Dq3: What are the three most important concepts that you learned throughout this course that you can apply in a clinical setting? Give an example of how you would apply the concepts learned to conduct an in-take assessment.
Overview
Many of 2020’s main news items were directly related to understanding human behavior, such as efforts to restrict the spread of COVID-19, comprehend political splits and societal disputes, and solve long-standing racial imbalances and injustice.
The Association for Psychological Science (APS) publishes a variety of research on these and other key areas. The following are some of the most noteworthy studies and widely referenced papers from the APS in 2020. These anecdotes highlight the significance of peer-reviewed psychological research and its societal influence.
Romance, Scent, and Sleep: The Ingredients for Dreams: According to a study published in the journal Psychological Science, the aroma of a loving partner might improve your sleep quality. This is true whether or not you are consciously aware of the scent’s presence.
The Link Between Violent Video Games and Aggression Is Dubious at Best: The coronavirus epidemic curtailed many typical summertime activities for children, offering them greater opportunities to connect virtually with peers through internet gaming. However, several hours of extra screen time concerned some parents, particularly in light of a 2015 study that linked violent video games to aggressive behavior in youngsters. A reanalysis of prior data published in the journal Perspectives on Psychological Science discovered no significant differences.