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Psychological Tests (EDUC90225)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
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Psychological tests and testing in educational settings are considered from functional and contextual viewpoints, with emphasis on usage of test results. Test construction and psychometric issues, links between theory and measure, reporting and ethics, are covered through examining specific tests. Hands-on practice with mainstream tests (intelligence, development and personality) is used as the primary vehicle for learning.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- describe and use a variety of psychological assessment methods, including interviews, direct observation, psychometric tests and other diagnostic tools related to the assessment of children and adolescents;
- select and evaluate appropriate assessment instruments for particular presenting problems and relevant to the referral question;
- integrate diverse sources of psychological data for diagnostic and assessment purposes in the process of clinical decision-making and case formulation;
- formulate, construct and write a psychological report;
- provide feedback based on test results;
- demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and professional issues involved in the process of psychological assessment and reporting;
- demonstrate cultural sensitivity in the process of clinical and psychological assessment;
- administer a variety of standardized, manualized and other tests relevant to Educational and Developmental settings, including Wechsler tests, Non-verbal IQ tests, developmental scales, tests of specific functioning, personality tests and tests of mental health.
Last updated: 10 February 2024