Practical Report 2
Psychological Testing and Measurements (PSYP631)
Department of Psychology
Virtual University of Pakistan
Submitted to Dr. Sarah Shaheed
Submitted By
Name: Sadia Shabbir
Student ID: BC220424326
Session: 2024
Format of Practical Report
Bio-Data
Name: Haider Nasim
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Education: Studying in 4th year of Doctor in Medicine
Birth order: 1st
No of siblings: 2
Religion: Islam
Marital status: Single
Children: 0
Mother tongue: Urdu
Socioeconomic Status: Middle
Income: 0
No of dependence: 0
Presenting Complaints (in client’s verbatim)
As reported by the client he had
Complaints Duration (day/week/month/years)
Anxiety Childhood
History of Present Illness
According to the patient, the anxiety started in childhood. The trigger factors include crowded
places, more unknown people, or depending on the situations like the future. Since childhood, he
had experienced anxiety and did not know about it. The factors like the future, job, and others
maintain the anxiety.
Background Information:
Family History:
Father:
Alive
Education: FA
Occupation: Staff incharge at a Hospital
Physical health: Fit
Any psychiatry problem: No
Personality: Positive and Good
Nature of relationship with client: Supportive and Friendly
Relationship with wife: Good and understanding
Mother:
Alive
Education: M.Ed.
Occupation: None (House-wife)
Physical health: Good
Any psychiatry problem: None
Personality: Positive and Good
Nature of relationship with a client: Caring and Supportive
Relationship with husband: Good
Siblings:
Total No: 3
Brothers: 2
Sisters: 0
Client Birth order: 1st
Physical health: Fit
Relationship with siblings: Good and supportive
Overall family history: Good Physically as well as mentally
Test Administration:
Procedure: I elaborated the RIBS test to the client and filled out the answers on MS Word
Environment: Proper privacy was given to the patient without any disturbances of the outer
environment in an isolated room. The temperature and lighting were proper.
Seating Arrangement: Two chairs were facing each other. We sat facing each other.
Material required: Laptop
Time Taken: 9 mints
Instructions:
1) After reading the question, you have to type the first answer that comes to mind.
2) If you have typed an answer, don’t cut or overwrite it because it will be considered a
manipulation.
3) Manipulated answers will prove that he is trying to hide something and actual personality
will not be expected.
4) Manipulated answers will not be counted.
5) 25 minutes are maximum to fill the questions.
Behavioral Observation:
General Behavior is normal, verbal and non-verbal normal, facial expressions thoughtful, good
eye contact, he was asking questions about the statements, mood was good, reaction to test
normal, there were very less pauses. Overwriting and cutting were not made.
Results
Quantitative Analysis
Sr. No. RISB Responses
1. I like Singing and listening to songs P3
2. The happiest time when I’m riding a motorcycle P3
3. I want to know the real truths behind lies C1
4. Back home Relief P3
5. I regret many wrong decisions in my life C1
6. At bedtime Anxiety C1
7. Boys Arrogant P2
8. The Best Friend P3
9. What annoys me Lame excuses N
10. People are always good but the situations matter N
11. Mother Is everything to a child P3
12. I feel neither happiness nor sadness N
13. My great fear of my people leaving me N
14. In high school Good friends P3
15. I can’t control my anger C1
16. Sports Cricket N
17. When I was a child I was happy N
18. My nerves are always right N
19. Other people Good P3
20. I suffer from unexpected situation P2
21. I failed to have a good friend as I wanted C2
22. Reading I don’t like reading P2
23. My mind Always vibing P3
24. The future Worried C2
25. I need Support P3
26. Marriage Tension C2
27. I am best when I’m happy N
28. Sometimes it is sadness N
29. What pains me Expectations N
30. I hate Lame excuses O
31. This school is a trauma O
32. I am very passionate O
33. Only trouble is my passion and expectations C3
34. I wish I could control my anger O
35. My father is a role model P3
36. I secretly spend alone time C3
37. I Am N
38. Dancing Cheerful P3
39. My greatest worry about my future C3
40. Most girls are good P3
Responses Type Number
Positive P1 0
P2 3
P3 12
Conflict C1 4
C2 3
C3 3
Neutral N 11
According to pre-established criteria given in the manual
Conflict score Total Positive Score Total
C1= 4 x 4 = 16 P1=2 x 0 =0
C2= 5 x 3 =15 P2=1 x 3 =3
C3= 6 x 3 = 18 P3=0 x 12 = 0
Total Conflict Responses Total= 49 Positive Responses = 3
Total Neutral Responses= 3 x 11 =33
Omission Responses= 4
Total Score= C+ P+ N+ O
= 49+ 3+ 33+4
Total Score = 89
Obtained scores Cutoff score Category
89 135 Well-adjusted
Qualitative Analysis:
The participant’s overall raw score was below cutoff score which indicated his state of mind and
well-adjustment in various problems and situations of life.
Familial Attitudes:
Given that both parents are still living, in good physical health, and have positive relationships
with both the client and each other, the client's family environment seems to be helpful. While
the mother is kind and encouraging, the father is characterized as upbeat, decent, and helpful.
The client reports having a positive and encouraging relationship with her siblings, despite
having two brothers and no sisters. The views of the family appear to be generally favorable,
marked by compassion, understanding, and support.
Social Attitudes:
It seems likely that the client's social attitudes are influenced by these favorable familial
interactions given the supportive family environment that has been detailed. The client might
have kind, cooperative, and empathic social attitudes. The client's capacity to establish healthy
social connections and handle social situations well may also be influenced by their upbringing
in a loving household.
Sexual Attitudes:
The client's upbringing in a loving home setting with favorable familial values may influence
healthy sexual attitudes, even when it isn't stated clearly in the information given. Positive views
regarding sexuality and romantic relationships may be fostered within the family through open
communication, mutual respect, and trust.
General Attitudes:
The client's family background points to a helpful and empathetic atmosphere with
understanding interactions across family members. As a result, the customer might display
general dispositions that are resilient, upbeat, and optimistic. A supportive family environment
during the client's upbringing may have helped them learn how to overcome obstacles, keep an
optimistic outlook, and successfully traverse the ups and downs of life.
Character Trait:
Characteristics like conscientiousness, warmth, empathy, and resilience may be displayed by the
client, depending on the detailed family background. The emergence of these characteristics may
be influenced by having supportive family members and role models as parents. A tight and
meaningful interpersonal connection can be formed, based on the client's good and supportive
relationship with their siblings.
Diagnosis:
Based simply on the family histories supplied, a diagnosis cannot be made without particular
information regarding the client's presenting symptoms or the results of the psychological
assessment.
Conclusion:
The client's family background generally points to a loving and caring family setting marked by
mutual respect, understanding, and strong bonds. The client's general psychological health,
interpersonal dynamics, and adjustment in a variety of life areas may be enhanced by these
favorable familial views.
Limitations and suggestions:
The absence of precise diagnostic criteria and insufficient information regarding the client's
current psychological state are two of the analysis's limitations. To better inform diagnosis and
treatment planning, future assessments might benefit from obtaining more details regarding the
client's presenting symptoms, current functioning, and particular areas of concern.
