Psychology Answers

The following analogy is used to explain assessment in teaching and learning in the school context: "Assessment is the vehicle taking learning forward." Why is assessment described as a journey in this analogy? (2) a) In school, learning is similar to moving from one place to another, from not knowing to knowing about a topic in CAPS. Assessment helps on such a journey. b) To understand that assessment is a route on which student-teachers travel to become assessors. c) Understanding and being able to apply assessment theory is something that develops along the way; the way we learn to assess learners effectively is a journey. d) In school, every year, the teacher and the learners in the class are on a joint journey towards the final examination at the end of the year.

Which of the four curriculum developments is best described by the following: "It describes/described the curriculum in terms of aims and topics, content is prescribed very specifically and in great detail, and assessment is/was described in meticulous prescriptions regarding the types, weights, and numbers of assessments, with many guidelines focused on the achievement of learning objectives." (2) a) Pre-C2005 b) C2005 c) RNCS d) CAPS 

Which statement does not fit the definition of assessment as defined in CAPS? (2)

a) The assessment information is mainly used to understand and assist the teacher to improve the process of learning and teaching. b) Assessment may take various forms. c) Assessment is a continuous, planned process of identifying, gathering and interpreting information about the performance of learners. d) Assessment involves generating and collecting evidence of achievement; evaluating this evidence; recording the findings; and using this information (four steps).

Describe the dimensions the DSM uses to classify mental disorders 

What conditions have to be met before a person can be diagnosed with post-traumatic-stress disorder?

What conditions have to be met before a person can be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder? [10 marks]

Discuss the importance of the cultural context in understanding mental illness from a

community-psychology perspective. Provide examples where necessary.

Describe the different approaches towards treating psychopathology which became available during the twentieth century.