Yvonne Johnson-Cane
Wilmington University
Self Assessment Reflection Paper In the Tests and Measurements class we were given an assignment to complete several assessment tests. These tests included: 1) The Simple Rathus Assertiveness Schedule, 2) Barsch Learning Style Inventory, 3) Career Decision Profile, and 4) Winward Community College Trio Program Study Habits Inventory. As I proceeded to respond to the questions on the tests I kept a few things in mind. I tried to stay focused and answer as honestly and accurately as possible. As discussed, the results of such tests rely heavily on the honesty of the answers. At times, I felt a bit overwhelmed because I was unsure of some of my answers. I felt that it was important to answer correctly even though some tests mentioned there is no “right or wrong” answers. I found myself spending unnecessary time on a question or skipping over it. Some questions I just left unanswered and went back to answered them days later. I also noticed that these assessments were based on allowing the test taker to score the results themselves. With this it gave me the immediate opportunity to interpret my results. These psychological assessments measured various characteristics, attributes, and traits including learning preference, assertiveness, identifying feeling, and career decisions. I wasn’t really shocked or surprised by any of my results. I already knew that I’m not an assertive individual and I was aware of the way in which I learn. I was just given a clear reassurance with my results. I found the Barsch Learning Style Inventory to be one of the most interesting. This evaluation assesses your learning style and helps you to gain a better understanding of your learning preference. I learned that there are different types of learners: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. After taking the assessment my results showed that I am a visual learner. I’ve always known that I learn better by