HPS431 - Principles of Psychological Assessment
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Cloud (online) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in courses H345 and H452 |
| Previously: | Psychological Assessment |
| Prerequisite: | For students enrolled in H345, must have passed 24 credit points Other courses: Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HPS425 and HPS715 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 90 minute seminar (campus) per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online) | 1 x 90 minute seminar (online) per week |
Content
This unit introduces the theoretical and psychometric basis of psychological tests. It will then provide an overview of the psychological assessment of an individual for various purposes and in a range of contexts. Major psychological tests will be studied with respect to their theoretical basis, construction, reliability, validity and applicability, including tests of ability, personality, and mood. Both child/adolescent and adult populations will be considered. The process of formulating psychological opinion in casework will be introduced. Report writing skills will be developed and ethical issues discussed.
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