[3/15, 11:03 AM] +234 903 222 9976: PEACELAND COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT: GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING IN ECONOMICS

LEVEL: YEAR 2

REG NO: 2023/GCE/0002/P

PROGRAMME:DEGREE PART-TIME

ASSIGNMENT ON

COURSE TITLE: INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING IN G AND C.

COURSE CODE: GCE 203

TOPIC: RESEARCH ON SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRES TO MEASURE VARIOUS PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSTRUCTS.

BY AGU JULIET CHIDIMMA

[3/15, 11:05 AM] +234 903 222 9976: A psychological test is a standardized tool used to assess an
individual's mental processes, behaviors, and personality traits. These tests aim to provide a systematic
and objective way to evaluate various aspects of human psychology.

# Characteristics of Psychological Tests:

1. *Standardization*: Tests are administered and scored in a consistent manner.

2. *Objectivity*: Tests are designed to minimize bias and subjective interpretation.

3. *Reliability*: Tests yield consistent results across different administrations.

4. *Validity*: Tests measure what they claim to measure.

# Types of Psychological Tests:

1. *Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Tests*: Measure cognitive abilities, such as reasoning, problem-solving,
and memory.

2. *Personality Tests*: Assess individual differences in personality traits, such as extraversion,

agreeableness, and conscientiousness.

3. *Neuropsychological Tests*: Evaluate cognitive functions, such as attention, language, and spatial
abilities.

4. *Achievement Tests*: Measure knowledge and skills in specific subjects, such as mathematics or
reading.

5. *Aptitude Tests*: Assess potential for future learning or success in a particular area.

# Examples of Psychological Tests:

1. *Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale*: Measures cognitive abilities in children and adults.

2. *Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)*: Assesses personality traits and

psychopathology.

3. *Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)*: Measures cognitive abilities in adults.

4. *Rorschach Test*: Evaluates personality and emotional functioning through inkblot interpretations.

5. *Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)*: Measures symptoms of depression.

# Uses of Psychological Tests:

1. *Clinical diagnosis*: To identify mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression.

2. *Research*: To study human behavior, cognition, and emotion.

3. *Education*: To assess student learning, identify learning disabilities, and inform instructional
strategies.

4. *Employment*: To evaluate job applicants, identify training needs, and inform personnel decisions.

Remember, psychological tests should only be administered and interpreted by trained professionals,
such as licensed psychologists or certified psychometrists.

[3/15, 11:18 AM] +234 903 222 9976: Here is a comprehensive list of sample questionnaires to measure
various psychological constructs:
# 1. Anxiety

- Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7)

- State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)

- Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)

# 2. Depression

- Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

- Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)

- Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)

# 3. Stress

- Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

- Stress Appraisal Measure (SAM)

- Impact of Event Scale (IES)

# 4. Self-Esteem

- Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES)

- Self-Esteem Scale (SES)

- Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory (CSEI)

# 5. Personality

- Big Five Inventory (BFI)

- NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI)

- Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

# 6. Trauma

- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5)

- Trauma Symptom Checklist (TSC)

- Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ)

# 7. Suicidal Tendency

- Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

- Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSS)

- Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ)

# 8. Anger

- State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI)

- Anger Expression Scale (AES)

- Novaco Anger Scale (NAS)

# 9. Coping Mechanisms

- Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS)

- Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WCQ)

- COPE Inventory

# 10. Quality of Life

- World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL)

- Short Form 36 (SF-36)

- Quality of Life Inventory (QOLI)

These sample questionnaires can be used as a starting point for research studies, but it's essential to
ensure their validity and reliability in the specific context of your study.

[3/15, 11:27 AM] +234 903 222 9976: Here's a sample questionnaire to measure anxiety:

# Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7)

*Instructions:*
Choose the response that best describes how often you have experienced each of the following
symptoms over the past two weeks.

1. Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge

- Not at all sure (0)

- Several days (1)

- More than half the days (2)

- Nearly every day (3)

2. Not being able to stop or control worrying

- Not at all sure (0)

- Several days (1)

- More than half the days (2)

- Nearly every day (3)

3. Worrying too much about different things

- Not at all sure (0)

- Several days (1)

- More than half the days (2)

- Nearly every day (3)

4. Trouble relaxing

- Not at all sure (0)

- Several days (1)

- More than half the days (2)

- Nearly every day (3)

5. Being so restless that it's hard to sit still

- Not at all sure (0)

 - Several days (1)

- More than half the days (2)

- Nearly every day (3)

6. Becoming easily annoyed or irritable

- Not at all sure (0)

- Several days (1)

- More than half the days (2)

- Nearly every day (3)

7. Feeling afraid, as if something awful might happen

- Not at all sure (0)

- Several days (1)

- More than half the days (2)

- Nearly every day (3)

*Scoring:*

- Add up the scores for each question.

- Total score ranges from 0 to 21.

- Interpretation:

- 0-4: Minimal anxiety

- 5-9: Mild anxiety

- 10-14: Moderate anxiety

- 15-19: Severe anxiety

- 20-21: Extremely severe anxiety

Note: This questionnaire is not intended to be used as a diagnostic tool. If you suspect someone is
suffering from anxiety, please consult a qualified mental health professional for proper evaluation and
treatment.
[3/15, 11:27 AM] +234 903 222 9976: Here's a sample questionnaire to measure depression, based on
the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9):

# Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)

*Instructions:*

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?

*1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things*

- Not at all (0)

- Several days (1)

- More than half the days (2)

- Nearly every day (3)

*2. Feeling sad, empty, or hopeless*

- Not at all (0)

- Several days (1)

- More than half the days (2)

- Nearly every day (3)

*3. Troubled by changes in appetite*

- Not at all (0)

- Several days (1)

- More than half the days (2)

- Nearly every day (3)

*4. Trouble sleeping, or sleeping too much*

- Not at all (0)

- Several days (1)

- More than half the days (2)

- Nearly every day (3)

*5. Feeling tired or having little energy*

- Not at all (0)

- Several days (1)

- More than half the days (2)

- Nearly every day (3)

*6. Feeling bad about yourself, or feeling that you are a failure*

- Not at all (0)

- Several days (1)

- More than half the days (2)

- Nearly every day (3)

*7. Troubled by thoughts of death or suicide*

- Not at all (0)

- Several days (1)

- More than half the days (2)

- Nearly every day (3)

*8. Difficulty concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television*

- Not at all (0)

- Several days (1)

- More than half the days (2)

- Nearly every day (3)

*9. Moving slowly, or restlessness, or being fidgety*

- Not at all (0)

- Several days (1)

- More than half the days (2)

- Nearly every day (3)

*Scoring:*

Add up the scores for each question. The total score can range from 0 to 27.

- *0-4:* No depression

- *5-9:* Mild depression

- *10-14:* Moderate depression

- *15-19:* Moderately severe depression

- *20-27:* Severe depression

Please note that this questionnaire is not meant to be used as a diagnostic tool. If you're experiencing
symptoms of depression, please consult a mental health professional for proper evaluation and
treatment.

[3/15, 11:27 AM] +234 903 222 9976: Here's a sample questionnaire to measure suicidal tendency:

# Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

*Instructions:*

Please answer the questions honestly, and to the best of your ability.

*1. Have you ever thought about killing yourself?*

a) No

b) Yes

*2. Have you ever thought about how you would kill yourself?*

a) No

b) Yes
*3. Have you ever made a plan to kill yourself?*

a) No

b) Yes

*4. Have you ever attempted to kill yourself?*

a) No

b) Yes

*5. Have you ever been hospitalized for a suicide attempt?*

a) No

b) Yes

*6. How often have you thought about killing yourself in the past week?*

a) Not at all

b) Rarely

c) Sometimes

d) Often

e) Almost always

*7. How strong is your desire to kill yourself?*

a) Not at all

b) Mild

c) Moderate

d) Severe

e) Extremely severe

*Scoring:*

The C-SSRS assesses suicidal ideation and behavior. The scale has a range of 0-22.
- *0-5:* Low suicidal risk

- *6-10:* Moderate suicidal risk

- *11-15:* High suicidal risk

- *16-22:* Very high suicidal risk

Please note that this questionnaire is not meant to be used as a diagnostic tool. If you're experiencing
suicidal thoughts or behaviors, please seek immediate help from a mental health professional or a crisis
hotline.

In the US, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text the
Crisis Text Line at 741741.

[3/15, 11:27 AM] +234 903 222 9976: Here's a sample questionnaire to measure anger:

# State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI)

*Instructions:*

Answer the questions based on how you generally feel.

*Section 1: State Anger*

1. *I feel angry right now.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Some

- A lot

- Almost always

2. *I feel like yelling at someone.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Some

- A lot

- Almost always
3. *I feel like hitting someone.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Some

- A lot

- Almost always

*Section 2: Trait Anger*

1. *I have a quick temper.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Some

- A lot

- Almost always

2. *I get angry when things don't go my way.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Some

- A lot

- Almost always

3. *I feel angry most of the time.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Some

- A lot

- Almost always

*Section 3: Anger Expression*

1. *When I'm angry, I express it openly.*

 - Not at all

- A little

- Some

- A lot

- Almost always

2. *When I'm angry, I keep it to myself.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Some

- A lot

- Almost always

3. *When I'm angry, I try to calm down.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Some

- A lot

- Almost always

*Scoring:*

Add up the scores for each section. The total score ranges from 0 to 60.

- *0-20:* Low anger

- *21-40:* Moderate anger

- *41-60:* High anger

Please note that this questionnaire is not meant to be used as a diagnostic tool. If you're experiencing
anger issues, consult a mental health professional for proper evaluation and treatment.

[3/15, 11:27 AM] +234 903 222 9976: Here's a sample questionnaire to measure trauma:
# Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5)

*Instructions:*

Answer the questions based on your experiences in the past month.

*Section 1: Intrusion Symptoms*

1. *Repeated, disturbing memories of the traumatic event.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Moderately

- Quite a bit

- Extremely

2. *Repeated, disturbing dreams of the traumatic event.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Moderately

- Quite a bit

- Extremely

3. *Suddenly feeling as if the traumatic event is happening again.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Moderately

- Quite a bit

- Extremely

*Section 2: Avoidance Symptoms*

1. *Avoiding memories, thoughts, or feelings related to the traumatic event.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Moderately
 - Quite a bit

- Extremely

2. *Avoiding external reminders of the traumatic event (e.g., people, places, conversations).*

- Not at all

- A little

- Moderately

- Quite a bit

- Extremely

*Section 3: Negative Alterations in Cognition and Mood*

1. *Trouble remembering important parts of the traumatic event.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Moderately

- Quite a bit

- Extremely

2. *Feeling distant or cut off from others.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Moderately

- Quite a bit

- Extremely

3. *Feeling emotionally numb.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Moderately

- Quite a bit

- Extremely
*Section 4: Hyperarousal and Reactivity Symptoms*

1. *Difficulty falling or staying asleep.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Moderately

- Quite a bit

- Extremely

2. *Feeling irritable or having angry outbursts.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Moderately

- Quite a bit

- Extremely

3. *Having difficulty concentrating.*

- Not at all

- A little

- Moderately

- Quite a bit

- Extremely

*Scoring:*

Add up the scores for each section. The total score ranges from 0 to 80.

- *0-33:* Minimal trauma symptoms

- *34-49:* Moderate trauma symptoms

- *50-65:* Severe trauma symptoms

- *66-80:* Extremely severe trauma symptoms

Please note that this questionnaire is not meant to be used as a diagnostic tool. If you're experiencing
trauma symptoms, consult a mental health professional for proper evaluation and treatment.

[3/15, 11:27 AM] +234 903 222 9976: Here's a sample questionnaire to measure quality of life:

# World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF)

*Instructions:*

Answer the questions based on your experiences in the past 2 weeks.

*Section 1: Physical Health*

1. *Do you have enough energy for everyday life?*

- Not at all

- A little

- Moderately

- Very much

- Extremely

2. *How would you rate your overall physical health?*

- Very poor

- Poor

- Fair

- Good

- Very good

3. *Do you have any pain or discomfort that interferes with your daily life?*

- Not at all

- A little

- Moderately

- Very much

- Extremely

*Section 2: Psychological Health*

1. *How often do you feel happy?*

- Never

- Rarely

- Sometimes

- Often

- Almost always

2. *Do you feel that your life is meaningful?*

- Not at all

- A little

- Moderately

- Very much

- Extremely

3. *How often do you feel anxious or worried?*

- Never

- Rarely

- Sometimes

- Often

- Almost always

*Section 3: Social Relationships*

1. *How satisfied are you with your personal relationships?*

- Very dissatisfied

- Dissatisfied

- Neutral

- Satisfied

- Very satisfied

2. *How often do you feel supported by your friends and family?*

- Never

- Rarely
 - Sometimes

- Often

- Almost always

3. *Do you feel that you have someone to turn to in times of need?*

- Not at all

- A little

- Moderately

- Very much

- Extremely

*Section 4: Environment*

1. *How satisfied are you with your living conditions?*

- Very dissatisfied

- Dissatisfied

- Neutral

- Satisfied

- Very satisfied

2. *How often do you feel safe in your daily life?*

- Never

- Rarely

- Sometimes

- Often

- Almost always

3. *Do you have access to the information and resources you need?*

- Not at all

- A little

- Moderately

- Very much

- Extremely
*Scoring:*

Add up the scores for each section. The total score ranges from 0 to 100.

- *0-24:* Poor quality of life

- *25-49:* Fair quality of life

- *50-74:* Good quality of life

- *75-100:* Excellent quality of life

Please note that this questionnaire is not meant to be used as a diagnostic tool. If you're experiencing
concerns about your quality of life, consult a healthcare professional for proper evaluation and
guidance.

[3/15, 11:28 AM] +234 903 222 9976: Here's a sample questionnaire to measure low self-esteem, based
on the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), which is considered the gold standard for measuring self-
esteem.¹

*Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES)*

Instructions: Respond to each statement with the degree to which you agree or disagree.

1. *I feel that I am a person of worth, at least on an equal plane with others.*

- Strongly agree

- Agree

- Disagree

- Strongly disagree

2. *I feel that I have several good qualities.*

- Strongly agree

- Agree

- Disagree

- Strongly disagree

3. *All and all, I am inclined to feel that I am a failure.*

 - Strongly agree

- Agree

- Disagree

- Strongly disagree

4. *I am able to do things as well as most other people.*

- Strongly agree

- Agree

- Disagree

- Strongly disagree

5. *I feel I do not have much to be proud of.*

- Strongly agree

- Agree

- Disagree

- Strongly disagree

6. *I have a positive attitude toward myself.*

- Strongly agree

- Agree

- Disagree

- Strongly disagree

7. *On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.*

- Strongly agree

- Agree

- Disagree

- Strongly disagree

8. *I wish I could have more respect for myself.*

- Strongly agree

- Agree

- Disagree

- Strongly disagree
9. *I feel that I am a person of worth.*

- Strongly agree

- Agree

- Disagree

- Strongly disagree

10. *At times, I think I am no good at all.*

- Strongly agree

- Agree

- Disagree

- Strongly disagree

*Scoring:*

For statements 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7:

* Strongly agree = 3

* Agree = 2

* Disagree = 1

* Strongly disagree = 0

For statements 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10:

* Strongly agree = 0

* Agree = 1

* Disagree = 2

* Strongly disagree = 3

Add up the scores for each question. The total score ranges from 0 to 30. The higher the score, the
higher a person's self-esteem.

Please note that this questionnaire is not meant to be used as a diagnostic tool. If you're experiencing
symptoms of low self-esteem, consult a mental health professional for proper evaluation and treatment.

[3/15, 11:29 AM] +234 903 222 9976: Here's a sample questionnaire to measure personality:
# Big Five Inventory (BFI)

*Instructions:*

Answer the questions based on how you typically feel and behave.

*Section 1: Openness to Experience*

1. *I enjoy trying new foods.*

- Strongly disagree

- Disagree

- Neutral

- Agree

- Strongly agree

2. *I am open to new experiences.*

- Strongly disagree

- Disagree

- Neutral

- Agree

- Strongly agree

3. *I have a vivid imagination.*

- Strongly disagree

- Disagree

- Neutral

- Agree

- Strongly agree

*Section 2: Conscientiousness*

1. *I make plans and follow through with them.*

- Strongly disagree

- Disagree
 - Neutral

- Agree

- Strongly agree

2. *I am organized and efficient.*

- Strongly disagree

- Disagree

- Neutral

- Agree

- Strongly agree

3. *I am responsible and dependable.*

- Strongly disagree

- Disagree

- Neutral

- Agree

- Strongly agree

*Section 3: Extraversion*

1. *I enjoy being around other people.*

- Strongly disagree

- Disagree

- Neutral

- Agree

- Strongly agree

2. *I am outgoing and sociable.*

- Strongly disagree

- Disagree

- Neutral

- Agree

- Strongly agree
3. *I enjoy being the center of attention.*

- Strongly disagree

- Disagree

- Neutral

- Agree

- Strongly agree

*Section 4: Agreeableness*

1. *I am cooperative and compromising.*

- Strongly disagree

- Disagree

- Neutral

- Agree

- Strongly agree

2. *I am empathetic and understanding.*

- Strongly disagree

- Disagree

- Neutral

- Agree

- Strongly agree

3. *I am kind and considerate.*

- Strongly disagree

- Disagree

- Neutral

- Agree

- Strongly agree

*Section 5: Neuroticism*

1. *I often feel anxious or worried.*

 - Strongly disagree

- Disagree

- Neutral

- Agree

- Strongly agree

2. *I am easily irritated or frustrated.*

- Strongly disagree

- Disagree

- Neutral

- Agree

- Strongly agree

3. *I often feel sad or depressed.*

- Strongly disagree

- Disagree

- Neutral

- Agree

- Strongly agree

*Scoring:*

Add up the scores for each section. The total score ranges from 0 to 50.

- *0-10:* Low

- *11-20:* Moderate

- *21-30:* High

- *31-40:* Very high

- *41-50:* Extremely high

Please note that this questionnaire is not meant to be used as a diagnostic tool. If you're experiencing
concerns about your personality or mental health, consult a mental health professional for proper
evaluation and guidance.