Week 5 - Quiz

Question 1

What are the most important factors in selecting an instrument?

Answer 1

• The reason for giving out the assessment
• The nature of the individual being assessed
• The quality of the tool
• Our own preferences and preferred theoretical frameworks
• The practicality of using a particular tool

Consider how each factor influences the effectiveness and appropriateness of the assessment process.

Question 2

What is discourse?

Answer 2

The interactive use of language, using both comprehension and production regardless of modality.

Discourse encompasses the way language is used in context, including spoken and written forms.

Question 3

What are the discourse genres?

Answer 3

• Conversational
• Narrative
• Procedural
• Expository
• Persuasive
• Descriptive

Each genre serves different purposes and can be analyzed for various aspects of language use.

Question 4

What do we look for when we analyze someone’s discourse?

Answer 4

Informativeness
Cohesion
Coherence
Efficiency

Analysis may also include the individual’s ability to convey meaning effectively and engage with listeners.

Question 5

Why is discourse analysis beneficial?

Answer 5

• Integrates all aspects of language
• Allows for flexibility in assessments due to various genres and levels

This holistic approach can provide a more comprehensive understanding of a patient’s language abilities, especially in the context of disorders.

Question 6

What are some of the challenges in applying discourse analysis?

Answer 6

• Timing
• Training (Time-consuming compared to other qualitative assessments)
• Difficulty replicating the same discourse for reassessment

These challenges may affect the reliability and validity of the assessments conducted.

Question 7

What are the best practices in writing an assessment report?

Answer 7

• A brief summary of the client’s current level
• Reasons they were referred
• Overall information about themselves and their social contexts
• Summary of communicative strengths and weaknesses based on observation
• A brief summary of recommendations

A well-structured report can guide future interventions and support for the client.

Question 8

How do we determine treatment intensity?

Answer 8

Dose x frequency x duration

Understanding these components helps in creating effective treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Question 9

What are the main factors when determining a patient’s prognosis?

Answer 9

Etiology, Diagnosis, Severity, Time post onset