Re: Assignment #3 -- Life-span Human Development

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Subject: Re: Assignment #3

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Tonya Murphy

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Date Posted: 13:34:42 06/19/10 Sat
In reply to: Dr. M-J 's message, "Assignment #3" on 12:17:50 06/19/10 Sat

I believe classic IQ testing can be beneficial when used in conjunction with other assessments and observations. It should not stand alone however because while classical IQ tests are great, they do not tell us about an individual�s common sense abilities, emotional capabilities or personality. Used in tandem with a full spectrum assessment, knowing the intelligence base of a client allows a counselor to cater their methods, including choice of words, homework assignments and techniques, to that individual in effect meeting them where they are.

For me, I found that the assessments that we completed were pretty accurate however for me personally. Knowing the results of the first two assessments does not change or enhance my day to day life. However as a counselor, I find the results of the emotional intelligence helpful and believe that they will be beneficial in allowing me further self-knowledge.

In taking the tests, particularly the classic IQ tests, it was obvious were bias was present, specifically cultural bias on the classic and emotional tests, and could affect the results. In my experience, the largest challenge in completing the assessments was mental fatigue and boredom. After answering what feels like the same question a dozen times, I had the tendency to not put as much effort and thought into each question which would obviously be reflected in my score.

Taking the tests simply reinforced my belief that no one tests can or should stand alone. Individuals have different strengths and areas of growth and without recognizing all of these it is impossible to have a true assessment of them.

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Subject	Author	Date
Re: Assignment #3	Jessika Morris	19:16:43 06/19/10 Sat

Re: Assignment #3	Brooke Isaacs	19:54:51 06/19/10 Sat

Re: Assignment #3	Jennifer Williams	23:10:00 06/20/10 Sun