The following presents two categories of assessment that apply most directly to my specialty area (Community Psychology): Behavioral assessment procedures and vocational testing. A test or procedure from each category was selected and its application to this specialty area is explained. The procedures in behavioral assessment include the use of a wide variety of tools that have a focus on behavior rather than underlying causes of the behavior (Gregory, 2011, p. 357). Assessments can take place individually and in group format and be used to identify behaviors in all ages. The Child Behavior Checklist is one example of this type of assessment tool that can be used in many areas of community psychology such as schools and clinics (Achenbach & Ruffle, 2000). The Child Behavior Checklist can be used to help the community deal with problem children at all ages. Vocational testing is another area found in community psychology. This area includes the use of many tests to include the Vocational Preference inventory (VPI). The VPI is a paper and pencil personality interest inventory that is used to help determine career and vocation interests and goals (Gregory, 496). Community issues such as unemployment can be resolved with the help of vocational inventories such as the VPI. This tool can be used to help people identify interests and potential jobs.
Discussion 2: Preparation for the Final Project
The test to be reviewed for the final project is the Child Behavior Checklist. A review of this test in the Mental Measurements Yearbook (MMY) reveals that this test is a very useful clinical tool. The Child Behavior Checklist/4-18 and 1991 Profile (CBCL/4-18) demonstrate reliability and stability with internal consistencies across all age/gender groups. Externalizing and Total Problems scores are in the .92 to .96 range, Internalizing scale scores range from .88 to .92, Aggressive scale scores were .92, Anxiou
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