Praxis Psychology case studies

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Praxis Psychology is one of the Praxis Subject Assessments that ETS develops and delivers. ETS describes the Praxis family as assessing core teaching skills and subject knowledge for educator licensing in the United States, and it positions Praxis within its teacher certification product line. The Praxis Psychology case studies are 5 cases and about 3,165 words.

Attention Problems in a Fourth Grader: ADHD or Something Else?

Mateo is a 9-year-old fourth grader referred by his teacher for difficulty finishing assignments and frequent off-task behavior. His mother reports he has been "on the go since birth," interrupts conversations, and needs repeated reminders to start homework; she adds that he sleeps about six hours on school nights because he stays up playing video games.

586 words, about 3 min 2

Memory Complaints in a 72-Year-Old: Depression, MCI, or Early Dementia?

Lin evaluates a 72-year-old retired teacher who reports two years of worsening memory and word-finding problems. Her spouse says she repeats questions and sometimes forgets a recent appointment, but she still manages medications, finances, and driving without difficulty.

698 words, about 3 min 3

Competence to Stand Trial With a Possible Feigning Concern

Carter is a 29-year-old man charged with felony assault. He has a documented history of mild traumatic brain injury and a full-scale IQ of 78 from adolescence.

685 words, about 3 min 4

Selection Test Validation and Adverse Impact in a Call Center

A call center hires about 500 customer-service representatives each year and uses a 50-item cognitive ability test as its first screening hurdle. The test has a criterion-related validity coefficient of .35 against supervisor ratings, and the current cutoff of 70 produces a 60% pass rate for White applicants and a 35% pass rate for Black applicants.

509 words, about 3 min 5

Rural Practice: A Request From a Current Client's Business Partner

Reyes is the only licensed psychologist in a rural county; the next provider is 90 miles away. She has been treating a 45-year-old farmer, Mr.

687 words, about 3 min