TES INVENTORY KEPRIBADIAN - SSCT & DISC

Summary

The transcript discusses psychological assessment tools, focusing on the Sentence Completion Test (SSCT) and the DISC personality inventory. The SSCT, developed in 1950, is used to evaluate personal adjustment in four key areas: family, sexual, interpersonal relations, and self-concept, through 60 incomplete sentences that the subject must finish. The DISC assessment, created in 1928, measures behavioral styles in the workplace, assessing dominance, influence, steadiness, and compliance. Both tools have evolved with technology, making scoring and interpretation more efficient. The lecture emphasizes the practical application of these tests in clinical, educational, and organizational contexts.

Takeaways

• 😀 The SSCT (Sentence Completion Test) was developed in 1950 by Joseph and Sydney to assess the adjustment of veterans, focusing on significant clinical material.
• 😀 The SSCT assesses four main areas of adjustment: family, sex, interpersonal relations, and self-concept, with a total of 60 items divided into 15 sub-areas.
• 😀 Each of the 15 sub-areas of the SSCT has four items, designed to explore attitudes toward different aspects of life, such as family members, sexuality, and self-perception.
• 😀 The SSCT can be administered individually or in a group, but it is most often given individually and takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.
• 😀 The test includes incomplete sentences that clients must finish based on their thoughts and feelings, with no multiple-choice options provided.
• 😀 After completing the test, an inquiry process is used to clarify any unclear or unfinished responses.
• 😀 The test is often used in clinical and educational settings, though it is rarely applied in industrial-organizational contexts.
• 😀 The DISC (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Compliance) assessment, developed by William Marston in 1928, is widely used in industrial-organizational psychology, particularly in recruitment and team-building.
• 😀 DISC assesses an individual's behavior and personality traits, such as how they react to challenges, their communication style, and their teamwork abilities.
• 😀 The DISC test consists of 24 groups of four statements, where participants select the ones most and least aligned with their personality, with a typical completion time of 10 minutes.
• 😀 The results from the DISC test are analyzed to create a profile that includes insights into motivation, interpersonal skills, emotional stability, and confidence, with specific applications in career development and team dynamics.

Q & A

What is the SSCT (Sentence Completion Test), and who developed it?

The SSCT is a psychological test developed by Joseph and Sydney in 1950. It was designed to assess personal adjustment and is used in clinical and educational settings to evaluate four key areas: Family, Sexuality, Interpersonal Relations, and Self-concept.

What are the four main areas assessed by the SSCT?

The SSCT assesses four main areas: Family (attitudes toward parents and family), Sexuality (attitudes toward relationships), Interpersonal Relations (attitudes toward colleagues and superiors), and Self-concept (attitudes toward oneself and life goals).

How many incomplete sentences are in the SSCT, and what is their purpose?

The SSCT consists of 60 incomplete sentences. Participants are asked to complete these sentences based on their own thoughts and feelings, which provides insight into their psychological adjustment.

What is the purpose of the inquiry process in SSCT?

The inquiry process is used to clarify any incomplete or unclear answers after the participant has filled out the SSCT. It helps ensure accurate interpretation of the responses by asking the participant to elaborate on any ambiguous answers.

How long does it typically take to complete the SSCT, and in what contexts is it used?

The SSCT typically takes around 45 minutes to complete. It is commonly used in clinical and educational settings but is rarely used in industrial or organizational contexts.

What is the DISC test, and when was it created?

The DISC test was created by William Marston in 1928 and is used to assess an individual's behavior and personality traits. Initially, it was used to evaluate soldiers during World War II, but it is now widely used in recruitment, team-building, and career development.

What are the four key personality traits measured by the DISC test?

The DISC test measures four key personality traits: Dominance (how a person reacts to challenges), Influence (how a person interacts with others), Steadiness (how a person responds to changes), and Compliance (how a person follows rules and procedures).

How is the DISC test administered, and how long does it take?

The DISC test consists of 24 groups of statements, with each group containing four statements. Participants choose the statement that best describes them and the one that least describes them. The test is typically completed in about 10 minutes.

What is the scoring process for the DISC test?

For the DISC test, participants' responses are transferred to a scoring sheet, where the results are calculated based on their choices. The scores are then graphed to reflect the individual's behavioral traits in different environments, such as under pressure, in normal conditions, or in personal self-reflection.

Why is interpretation of the DISC test often done at the master's level of psychology?

The interpretation of the DISC test is often done at the Master's level of psychology because it requires a deeper understanding of personality theory and the ethical guidelines in psychology. This ensures accurate analysis and application of the results in clinical or professional settings.