Psychosocial Assessments: Diagnostic Instruments
*DISCUSSION OF TEST SELECTION INSTRUCTIONS:
Using the client selected for your case report, provide a list of the diagnostic assessments you would administer to this client based on the referral question from your report. With this list, please include a rationale for why each diagnostic instrument was selected for this battery. For each measure selected, provide a one-paragraph rationale that includes what the test measures and why it is appropriate for the client selected. Given that you will be providing a brief discussion of the purpose of the measure, citations of tests manuals must also be included within your rationale. You must also address diversity considerations within the rationale for test selection, as appropriate. Citations within text and the associated reference page should follow APA style (7th edition). This is intended to assess understanding of conducting and organizing a comprehensive test battery for the client based on referral question and presenting complaints, not limited by the standard procedures or expectations.
*Client Case is attached to this. And, the list of diagnostic assessments is attached as well. Please follow the instructions above and follow it based the presenting information I attached.
Psychological Assessments
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Psychological Assessments
Mr. X's diagnostic instruments are Trauma Symptom Inventory (TSI-2), Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI), PTSD Checklist Civilian Version (PCL-C), Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).
TSI-2 is an appropriate diagnostic test since it assesses posttraumatic stress and traumatic events including, neglect, child abuse, assaults, accidents, and violence (Briere, 2022). The test is appropriate for Mr. X because he experienced battery, traumatic childhood, sexual and physical assault, accidents, and head trauma. The test considers special issues that need immediate interventions, like alcohol and drug abuse and suicidal ideation (Briere, 2022).
PAI is relevant because it evaluates psychopathological syndromes, including psychotic disorders like bipolar, anxiety, neuroticism, and behavioral disorders (NZCER, 2023). It assesses indicators like harm to others or self, motivation for treatment, and the patient’s environment (NZCER, 2023). It is appropriate for Mr. X since he has a history of bipolar disorder, suicidal attempts, anxiety, neuro-vegetative syndromes of difficulty sleeping, and partner violence.
PCL-C is appropriate for this battery since it assesses posttraumatic disorder symptoms and considers emotional numbness (Weathers et al., 1993). The test is relevant to Mr. X since it would evaluate his...