PSYC71-403: Principles of Psychological Assessment

Description

This subject provides students with an introduction to the principles of psychological assessment. The subject examines the rationale for psychological assessment, and covers topics such as test norms, reliability, validity, test development, and test item analysis. The subject provides an overview and critical evaluation of various tests currently used within applied areas of psychology, with an emphasis on personality and cognitive assessment. The tutorial program and assessment are designed to assist students' understanding of the content covered in the lectures, and to give students an appreciation of the issues and difficulties surrounding test construction.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Explain how the science and practice of psychology is influenced by social, historical, professional and cultural contexts, and evaluate psychologists' behaviour in relation to ethics and the "National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce".
2. Write a standard research report using APA structure and formatting conventions.
3. Demonstrate comprehension and application of a broad and coherent body of knowledge of Psychology, with depth of understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts in the discipline, using a scientific approach.
4. Demonstrate basic assessment strategies in situations appropriate to psychological practice and knowledge of psychometric theory and principles of the construction, cultural considerations, implementation and interpretation of some of the more widely used standardised psychological test instruments.
5. Cultural responsiveness applied to psychological assessment, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• May 2021 [Standard]
• January 2021 [Standard]
• May 2020 [Standard]
• January 2020 [Standard]
• May 2019 [Standard]
• January 2019 [Standard]
• May 2018 [Standard]
• January 2018 [Standard]
• May 2017 [Standard]

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