Psychology Test Report

Mr. Lawesh Rawal

(CPSSC)

Department of Psychology, Tribhuvan University

Ms. Aarati Jha

Author’s Note

Term Paper submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of

Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology

(Paper IV)

28th October 2020

Acknowledgements

Anger Check List – How is your Anger?

SELF-ESTEEM scale

Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)

Paper Pencil Test

Beck Anxiety Inventory

Sentence Completion Test

Anger Inventory Novaco Anger Scale

Self-esteem Test

The RIASEC Test

Evaluate your STRESS LEVEL

I am deeply thankful to my dear friend Aayush who has assisted me by providing crucial

information required for completing the task and I am thankful to all those people who provided

me with their valuable time and effort by taking the tests. Their sincere answers are the basis of

completing the task.

Thanks goes out for my teacher Ms. Aarati Jha for giving me this opportunity to conduct and

writing the tests which was an excellent education in terms of conducting a psychotherapy.

-Lawesh Rawal
 Anger check List- How is your Anger?

Test number: 1

1.Introduction

Anger, also known as wrath or rage, is an intense emotional state involving a strong

uncomfortable and non-cooperative response to a perceived provocation, hurt or threat

(Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing). Anger can potentially mobilize psychological resources

and boost determination toward correction of wrong behaviors, promotion of social justice,

communication of negative sentiment, and redress of grievances. It can also facilitate patience. In

contrast, anger can be destructive when it does not find its appropriate outlet in expression.

Anger, in its strong form, impairs one's ability to process information and to exert cognitive

control over one's behavior. An angry person may lose their objectivity, empathy, prudence or

thoughtfulness and may cause harm to themselves or others.

2. Objective

To find out the level of the intensity of the subject’s anger.

3. Materials used

Anger check list test,

Pencil,

Eraser,

Clip board,
 4.Information about the subject

Age:21

Sex: Male

Ethnicity: Brahmin

Marital status: Unmarried

Address: New-Baneshwor

5. Test description

There are 10 statements given to the subject. The subject has to answer with a tick or a

cross if s/he agrees or does not agree with the statements respectively. In the end where the ticks

are put are added to obtain a total score. Thus, the score is corroborated with the scoring given in

the test.

6. Procedure

 Test administration

The test was given to the subject inside a private room within a quiet

environment. The statements were read to the subject to clarify any doubts. He

was informed that the information would be kept confidential. Within a few

minutes the subject completed the test.

 Instruction

Tick or cross the statements subject agreed or did not agree with respectively.
  Introspective report of subject

The subject was very interested to understand his intensity of anger. The end

result after being communicated he seem to be in agreement with it. Overall, he

found it an interesting tool although he had some misgivings about the result

 Result of the test

The subject scored 5.

 Impression

The subject was quite focused and serious in understanding the statements. He did

not show any particular emotion except overly concerned.

 Result and discussion

The subject’s intensity of anger is of moderate level. For such a subject it is

recommended to find out those things which stress them and avoid such

situations. Also the subject was recommended to learm various stress

management techniques.

 References

Videbeck, Sheila L. (2006). Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (3rd ed.).

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Raymond W. Novaco, Anger, Encyclopedia of Psychology, Oxford University

Press, 2000 ,

SELF-ESTEEM scale

Test number: 2

1.Introduction
 The dictionary meaning of self-esteem is ‘confidence in one’s own worth or abilities:

self-respect.’

A symptom of healthy self-esteem is avoiding dwelling on past, negative experiences,

expressing one’s needs, feeling confident, having a positive outlook on life, saying "no" when

one wants to, seeing overall strengths and weaknesses and accepting them. Whereas the sign of

low self-esteem is that when one believes that others are better, finding difficulty in expressing

needs, focusing on own’s weaknesses, frequently experiencing feelings such as shame,

depression, or anxiety, having a negative outlook on life, having an intense fear of failure, having

trouble accepting positive feedback, having trouble saying "no", putting other people's needs

before own’s, struggling with confidence.

The factors that are seen to affect self-esteem are Age, Disabilities, Illness, Physical

limitations, inner-thinking and job.

2. Objective

The objective of the test was to assess the self-esteem of the subject..

3. Materials used

Self-esteem scale test paper,

Pencil,

Eraser,

Clip board,
 4.Information about the subject

Age:18

Sex: Female

Ethnicity: Brahmin

Marital status: Unmarried

Address: Kalikasthan, Kathmandu

5. Test description

There were total of 20 questions given to the subject. The subject had to tick on the

column of 1, 2,3,4 or 5, the columns corresponding to 1- very often, 2- fairly often, 3

-sometimes, 4-once in a while, 5-practically never. Then, all the score from the left column of the

10 items 1, 2, 6, 8, 9,10, 15, 16, 17 and 18 has to be added up. The remaining 10 items’ scoring

has to be reversed i.e., 5 became 1, 4 became 2 and 3 became 3. The higher the score the higher

the self-esteem.

6. Procedure

 Test administration

The subject was eager to understand the situation of her self-esteem. Since, she

had issues with low self -esteem. The test was administered within a quiet room

and peaceful environment. The test was clipped in the clipboard and the subject

was kindly requested to answer the questions honestly. She was taken into

confidence regarding her identity to be kept confidential.

On scale from 1 to 5, the subject was asked to tick which best portrays her

situation.

 Introspective report of subject

The subject was nervous and hardly could make out what the score really meant.

Result of the test

The total score obtained by the subject was 71.

 Impression

The subject took few minutes to complete the test and she was very eager to

understand what her score meant but seemed little disappointed.

 Result and discussion

The self-esteem of the subject seems to be quite high as her score shows but due

to lack of comprehensive scale the quantifying task of the self- esteem of the

subject seemed difficult to ascertain. The more specific the scale would have been

the quantifying task would be meaningful.

 References

Kendra cherry February 15, 2021. Extracted from www.verywellmind.com

Crocker J, Major B. Social stigma and self-esteem: The self-protective properties of

stigma.
 Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)

Test number: 3

1.Introduction

Depression in general is described as a state of low mood and aversion to activities. It

may feature sadness, difficulty in thinking and concentration and a significant increase or

decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping. People experiencing depression may have feelings

of dejection, hopelessness and, sometimes, suicidal thoughts. It can either be short term or long

term.

2. Objective

To determine the exact cause of the subject’s continuous sleeplessness.

3. Materials used

Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) paper,

Pencil,

Eraser,

Clip board,

4.Information about the subject

Age:36

Sex: Female

Ethnicity: Brahmin
 Marital status: Married

Address: Shantinagar, Kathmandu

5. Test description

The subject was given Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) containing 21

heading of various titles. The subject had to choose depending upon the severity ranging from 0

to 4 or 0 to 2.

6. Procedure

 Test administration

The test was administered to the subject in a spacious room towards the evening.

Since the test was in English language the subject was briefed up through

translation of the given topic in Nepali.

Instruction

The subject was asked to put the digit according to the severity within 0 to 2 and 0

to 4 depending upon the options given in the heading.

 Introspective report of subject

The subject seemed confused at times but quite honest to express her condition as

it is.

Result of the test

The total score obtained by the subject was 18.

 Impression
 The subject was attentive, seemed worried about the result and was looking

forward to medical intervention.

Result and discussion

The patient is moderately depressed which means she might need medical

attention and undergo treatment through prescription drugs.

 References

‘NIMH depression basics’ www.nimh.nih.gov

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). American

Psychiatric Association. 2013.

Paper Pencil Test

Test number: 4

1.Introduction

Social intelligence is the capacity to know oneself and to know others. Social Intelligence

develops from experience with people and learning from success and failures in social settings.

Social scientist Ross Honeywill postulates that social intelligence is an aggregated measure of

self- and social-awareness, evolved social beliefs and attitudes, and a capacity and appetite to

manage complex social change. Babu M (2013) pointed out the major four dimensions of social

intelligence viz.,

Me-Identity,
 Web-ironment,

Social Inputting, and

Empathetic Co-operation. Together these factors form the social intelligence of an

organism.

Due to the variety in which different authors have defined social intelligence, there is yet

to be a consensus on the definition of social intelligence.

2. Objective

The subject wanted to understand his own level of capacity in interacting in social level.

3. Materials used

Paper Pencil Test paper,

Folding table,

Pencil,

Eraser.

4.Information about the subject

Age:28

Sex: Male

Ethnicity: Kshettri

Marital status: Unmarried

Address: Tikapur, Kailali

Paper pencil test consists of total 32 statements which the subject has to give answers in

‘yes’ or ‘no’. Further the questions are awarded 0 for every ‘no’ answer and 2 points for every

‘yes’ answers in questions 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26 and 28. And on questions 1,

2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31 and 32.

6. Procedure

 Test administration

The subject sat down on a cushion on the floor in a small but quiet room and was

asked to write his answers taking help of the following table, pencil and eraser.

He was further informed that his confidentiality of identity would be maintained

and the test was being done in connection to partial fulfillment of the term paper.

Instruction

The subject was asked to read all the questions carefully and give his answes in

‘yes’ or ‘no’.

 Introspective report of subject

The subject seemed at ease during and after the test. He was quite glad of the

result that came out.

 Result of the test

The total score was 34 which makes the subject in the category of ‘well above

average social intelligence factor’.

 Impression
 The subject was very happy and expressed great satisfaction in understanding his

social intelligence level.

 Result and discussion

Social intelligence although overlooked is equally important as IQ. Social

intelligence helps one to accept others for what they are. Therefore, it is

sometimes referred to as people skills as well. Since, the subject had well above

every social intelligence factor it shall enable him to enjoy life around him and

better interact with people.

 References

The Man Problem: destructive masculinity in Western culture, Palgrave Macmillan, New

York.

"What Is Social Intelligence? Why Does It Matter?". Psychology Today. Retrieved 2019-

10-26.

http://www.jofamericanscience.org/journals/am-

sci/am110315/004_28107am110315_23_27.pdf

Babu M, S. (2013). Social intelligence and aggressive behaviour in relation to classroom

climate among upper primary school students of Delhi and Kerala.

Beck Anxiety Inventory

Test number: 5

1.Introduction
 Anxiety is a feeling of uneasiness and worry, usually generalized and unfocused as an

overreaction to a situation that is only subjectively seen as menacing. It is often accompanied by

muscular tension, restlessness, fatigue and problems in concentration. Anxiety is closely related

to fear, which is a response to a real or perceived immediate threat; anxiety involves the

expectation of future threat. Anxiety is distinguished from fear, which is an appropriate cognitive

and emotional response to a perceived threat. The physiological symptoms of anxiety may

include : headache, nausea, diarrhea, shortness of breath, palpitations, fatigue, perspiration,

frequent urination, etc.

2. Objective

To find out the level of anxiety of the subject.

3. Materials used

Beck Anxiety Inventory paper,

Clip board,

Pencil,

Eraser.

4.Information about the subject

Age:20

Sex: Male

Ethnicity: Brahmin

Marital status: Unmarried

5. Test description

21 common symptoms of anxiety are given to the subject with a multiple-choice options

of not at all mildly but it did not bother me much, moderately it was not pleasant at times,

severely it bothered me a lot. Successively 0, 1, 2 and 3 points are awarded for each answer. The

subject answers based on the symptoms felt by him within the last past month including today.

The final score is categorized into one of the three levels of anxiety.

6. Procedure

 Test administration

The subject was given the inventory along with pencil and clipboard to give his

response to the questions in the inventory. The subject was also informed that the

test is being administered in pursuance to the completion of term paper to be

submitted to Counselling Psychology and Social Studies Collage and the

confidentiality of the candidate would be maintained.

Instruction

The subject was asked to circle the column that best describes his situation and if

any confusion could confirm with the instructor.

 Introspective report of subject

The subject was very curious and seemed confused at times being unable to

understand the exact meaning of the question asked. He seemed to be happy

having gotten an opportunity to assess his level of anxiety.

 Result of the test

moderately – it was not pleasant at times was 4 and the column sum for severely it

bothered much was 0. Since most of the answer fell into the column of not at all.

This brings the grand total to 11 which falls into the category of very low anxiety.

 Impression

The subject was first little nervous but after the final test result became very

happy

 Result and discussion

The result shows that the subject has very low anxiety which could have multiple

meaning. One is the subject is very happy person, who take things with light

heartedness but at the same time it could also mean that the person is unrealistic.

 References

Bouras N, Holt G (2007). Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders in Intellectual and

Developmental Disabilities (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press.

Seligman ME, Walker EF, Rosenhan DL. Abnormal psychology (4th ed.). New York:

W.W. Norton & Company.

Andreas Dorschel, Furcht und Angst. In: Dietmar Goltschnigg (ed.), Angst. Lähmender

Stillstand und Motor des Fortschritts. Stauffenburg, Tübingen 2012, pp. 49–54

Sentence Completion Test

Test number: 6
 1.Introduction

.In psychology the subconscious is the part of mind that is not currently focal awareness .

Through the use of sentence completion, one’s attitudes, beliefs, motivations or other mental

states are revealed. The concealed feelings can be brought out with the use of various techniques

of which one is sentence completion test. The uses of sentence completion tests include

personality analysis, clinical applications, attitude assessment, achievement motivation, and

measurement of other constructs. They are used in several disciplines, including psychology,

management, education, and marketing.

2. Objective

To find out deeply concealed feelings and emotions of the subject.

3. Materials used

Sentence Completion Test paper,

Folding table,

Clip board,

Pencil,

Eraser.

4.Information about the subject

Age:24

Sex:Female

Ethnicity: Newar
 Marital status: Married

Address: Putalisadak, Kathmandu

5. Test description

Sentence completion test consists of 35 incomplete sentences, which are given to the subject for

completion.

6. Procedure

 Test administration

The subject was presented the test with an understanding of the information being

used for term paper completion. The test was administered on an empty room

with just 2 people squatting down on the floor.

Instruction

Completing the sentences quickly and freely. The subject should not obstruct the

flow of thoughts with conscious mind.

 Introspective report of subject

The subject was apprehensive and seemed not quick enough. At times the subject

seemed to have lost interest.

 Result of the test

The subject allowed the instructor to give a peek into her subconscious mind

revealing what is most dear to her.

 Impression
 The subject was embarrassed to have revealed some intricate details of her life.

Some answers seemed genuine while others seem to have come out of conscious

manipulation of the answers.

 Result and discussion

The subject seems to have enjoyed quite a happy childhood. Her likes and dislikes

are springing from the idea of all persons are good. This shall definitely help her

top have a more peaceful life. Since the answers demanded great confidence on

the instructor some of the answer seemed not spoken sincerely. Thus, it is

imperative for the instructor to have very trusting relationship where the subject

has complete confidence upon the instructor.

 References

Putthiwanit, C. (2012) Investigating consumer insight by using completion techniques: A

pilot study of a motorcycle accessory shop in Thailand. International Review of Management

and Marketing, 2, 92-8.

Lawrence C. Soley & Aaron Lee Smith (2008). Projective Techniques for Social Science

and Business Research. Milwaukee: The Southshore Press.

Anger Inventory Novaco Anger Scale

Test number: 7

1.Introduction

Different situations in life reveal what lies underneath our subconscious in the way we

respond or react to them. Anger is one of the kinds of emotions hidden within our subconscious
and which comes out in the way we deal with the world in general. In any provoking situations

there are two kinds of responses are generated in a person i.e., fight or flight. Anger is the fight

response in a person. How anger is acted out can be measured through various anger scales such

as Novaco anger Scale.

2. Objective

The objective of the study was to understand how the subject reacts or deals in various

situations provoking anger.

3. Materials used

Anger Inventory Novaco Anger Scale paper,

Clip board,

Pencil,

Eraser.

4.Information about the subject

Age:24

Sex:Male

Ethnicity: kshettri

Marital status: Unmarried

Address: Tulsipur, Dang

5. Test description
The anger inventory contains 25 situations that generally provokes the emotion of anger. The

reaction to those every situation is ranked on a scale of 0-4 where 0 - little or no annoyance, 1 - a

little irritated, 2- moderately upset., 3-quiet angry, 4- very angry. The total score then has to be

corroborated in the scale of either 0-45, 46-55, 56-75, 76-85, 86-100.

6. Procedure

 Test administration

The test was administered in a quiet room with the instructor and subject sitting

side by side helping the subject understand the situations properly.

Instruction

The subject was requested to answer the questions sincerely and unhesitatingly.

 Introspective report of subject

The subject seemed proud of his anger and show off unnecessarily that he is a

very angry person.

 Result of the test

The grand total was 83.

 Impression

The subject seemed quite happy and lamented that he missed to achieve the

highest scale 86-100 by just 3 points.

 Result and discussion

Due to excessive anger, the subject may not enjoy loving relationships with

family and friends. Since the subject was not very serious about the test the result

may not be so accurate.

Chereji, Simona-Veronica (2011). Cognitive and emotional vulnerability of adult

offenders

Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law

Self-esteem Test

Test number: 8

1.Introduction

Many theories suggest that self-esteem is a basic human need or motivation. Abraham

maslow has included self-esteem in his hierarchy of human needs. According to Maslow,

without the fulfillment of the self-esteem need, individuals will be driven to seek it and unable to

grow and obtain self-actualization. Carl rogers an advocate of humanistic psychology theorized

the origin of many people's problems to be that they despise themselves and consider themselves

worthless and incapable of being loved. Every human being, with no exception, for the mere fact

to be it, is worthy of unconditional respect of everybody else; he deserves to esteem himself and

to be esteemed.

2. Objective

To understand the condition of self-esteem of the subject.

Self-esteem Test paper,

paper,

Clip board,

Pencil,

Eraser.

4.Information about the subject

Age:22

Sex:Male

Ethnicity: Beahmin

Marital status: Unmarried

Address: Thorga, Gulmi

5. Test description

Self-esteem test by Cark parera are a group of 16 questions to be answered as ‘true’ or

‘false’ In there the total number of true answers are summed up and further categorized into one

of the scales of high , not-bad, low or drastically low self-esteem.

6. Procedure

 Test administration
 In the evening on a private setting the subject was administered the test. He was

informed about confidentiality and use of information for academic purposes.

Instruction

Answer to each question with a ‘true’ or ‘false’. An answer false wherever you

cannot answer 100% true.

 Introspective report of subject

The subject seemed confused and had a quizzical look on his face. His whole

demeanor lacked confidence.

 Result of the test

The total number of true answer was 1.

 Impression

The subject was confused, and the final score meant nothing for him.

 Result and discussion

The result indicates that the subject will lack assertiveness in life and may not be

able to exercise his full potential. It seems he needs to go through some

psychotherapy to improve his state of self-esteem.

 References

Maslow, A. H. (1987). Motivation and Personality (Third ed.). New York: Harper &

Row.

José-Vicente Bonet. Sé amigo de ti mismo: manual de autoestima. 1997. Ed. Sal Terrae.

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