Describe the result of the problem to be solved.
Write a paper (1,000-1,250 words) about the selection of the appropriate psychological test and/or assessment. Answer each of the following three questions: 1.What resources are available to assist counselors in the selection of the appropriate psychological tests and/or assessments for a client? 2.What are four to five important diagnostic factors a counselor should consider when selecting a psychological test for a client? 3.How can a counselor determine that a specific test is the appropriate test for a client’s demographics? Include at least four scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required
Worksheet: Groupthin
Assignment Overview
In history, you learned that some decisions made by leaders in a group situation were not always the right or morally correct decisions. Some examples include the atrocities of the Nazi’s, slavery, segregation, Watergate, cults and gangs, along with many others. How could such decisions have been made, especially within a group setting? While none of these decisions were acceptable or condoned, the concept of “Groupthink” helps us understand such mentality. This assignment will assist you in gaining insight into a “Groupthink” mentality.
this assignment, you will describe a situation in which you were involved in a group decision-making process.
Assignment Details
· Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lesson before attempting this assignment.
· Review the table below and answer the questions on page 2.
| Characteristics of Groupthink | |
| Characteristics | Description |
| Invulnerability | Members feel they cannot fail. |
| Rationalization | Members explain away warning signs and help each other rationalize their decision. |
| Lack of introspection | Members do not examine the ethical implications of their decision because they believe that they cannot make immoral choices. |
| Stereotyping | Members stereotype their enemies as weak, stupid, or unreasonable. |
| Pressure | Members pressure each other not to question the prevailing opinion. |
| Lack of disagreement | Members do not express opinions that differ from the group consensus. |
| Self-deception | Members share in the illusion that they all agree with the decision. |
| Insularity | Members prevent the group from hearing disruptive but potentially useful information from people who are outside the group. |
· Your responses (approximately 250 words) must have correct spelling and grammar.
· Submit Week 9 Assignment via Blackboard by clicking on the “Week 9 Assignment” link.
· Include the proper file naming convention: PSY101H_wk9_assn_jsmith_mmddyyyy.
See the Written Assignment Rubric for a review of writing expectations.
Grading:
| Gradable items in assignment | Points |
| Describe participation in a group decision that was not effective. | 10 |
| Describe the result of the problem to be solved. | 10 |
| Describe characteristics of groupthink. | 15 |
| Assignment is free of spelling and grammar errors. | 5 |
| Total Points | 40 |
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