HPS431 - Principles of Psychological Assessment
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H345, H452 |
| Previously: | Psychological Assessment |
| Prerequisite: | For students enrolled in H345, must have passed 24 credit points Other courses: Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HPS425, HPS715 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 90 minute on-campus seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | 1 x 90 minute online seminar 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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