PS562 Unit 5 Discussion
Using Descriptive Assessment
Given that conducting and properly scoring a descriptive assessment can be extremely time consuming and descriptive assessments do not provide any information about causal environment-behavior relations, one might conclude that descriptive assessments do not have a place in clinical work. However, this is not the case. Describe a situation in which the use of a descriptive assessment would be indicated. Include enough detail to support your assertion and explain how the data would be used to inform follow-up assessments or interventions. Take care to avoid describing situations in which a functional analysis would be a more accurate and efficient choice of an assessment.
Review two of your classmates’ responses, using the following ideas as a guide:
- Provide your feedback on whether there is enough information to determine whether a descriptive assessment was needed.
- Discuss your thoughts on whether a descriptive assessment is needed in the situation described.
- Review and provide feedback on whether the plan for the use of the descriptive assessment data is appropriate.