You are a registered psychometrist working at a university counselling centre. The
centre provides a range of psychometric assessment services to support students facing
academic and personal challenges. Recently, there has been an increase in students
seeking help due to stress, anxiety, and...
Dynamic Assessment
Definition and Comparison to Traditional Assessment
Dynamic assessment is an evaluative approach that emphasizes the potential for
learning and development. It focuses on understanding how individuals learn rather than
merely measuring their current abilities. Contrarily, traditional assessment methods
often provide static measurements of knowledge or skill levels at a single point in time,
with less emphasis on the learning process.
In the context of Sam’s academic struggles, dynamic assessment can be applied by
assessing not just what he knows but also how he learns new material and copes with
challenges. This could involve providing brief instruction on a specific topic and then
evaluating his ability to apply that information through guided support, assessing his
responsiveness to intervention and his potential for improvement.
QUESTION 2
Positive Psychology and PANAS
Principles of Positive Psychology
Positive psychology focuses on enhancing well-being and fostering positive qualities
such as resilience, optimism, and overall life satisfaction. It aims to help individuals
thrive, rather than just addressing mental health concerns.
For Sam, applying positive psychology involves identifying and cultivating his strengths,
creating goals around his values, and promoting practices that enhance his well -being.
Techniques like gratitude exercises or mindfulness could be introduced to help him
manage stress.
PANAS as a Measure of Well-Being
The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) is a self-report instrument that
assesses two dimensions of mood: positive and negative affect. By utilizing the PANAS,
we can quantify Sam's subjective well-being, helping us understand his current
emotional landscape and tailoring interventions to enhance his positive emotions while
mitigating negative feelings.
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