The concept of personality assessment and test classification is shifting:
Meyer and Kurtz (2006)
Consider Meyer and Kurtz's (2006) discussion of personality test descriptors. Please access the Meyer and Kurtz (2011) article in Doc Sharing.
Discuss the following:
1. The historical use of the terms objective and projective to classify a personality test, and the problems with such classification.
2. The suggestions made by the authors to refer to specific tests.
Select a personality test (you can use the Buros website to assist in your search) and discuss what type of data is provides, and how you might use this particular test to assess a client. Research your selected test using the Kaplan library; use a minimum of 3 peer reviewed references in your assignment. In your case discussion include at least a one paragraph discussion addressing the following:
•Referral question for personality assessment
•Demographic information for your potential client
•Background data regarding the client's current level of functioning and presenting problem(s)