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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

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PY4114 - Operationalising the Scientific Practitioner Model

Credit points:03
Year:2022
Student Contribution Band:Band 4
Prerequisites:Must complete 72 credit points of level 1, 2, and 3 subjects from an undergraduate Psychology course, and be accepted into the 4th year psychology stream before enrolling in any level 4 PY subjects.
Administered by:College of Healthcare Sciences (pre 2023 PCS)

Subject Description

    Psychological assessment is one of the most important activities performed by psychologists in both professional practice and research. This subject covers three main areas: (1) knowledge of psychometric principles including norms, reliability, validity and test construction; (2) understanding of basic assessment strategies used in psychological practice and (3) skills in the use and interpretation of commonly used standardised psychological test instruments.

Learning Outcomes

  • appraise the major psychometric principles of norms, reliability, validity and test construction
  • demonstrate competent skills in the administration of commonly used psychological tests with consideration of social and cultural context
  • analyse and integrate assessment data into a psychological report

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Examination - In class - (30%) - Individual
  • Written > Case report 1 - (35%) - Individual
  • Performance/Practice/Product > Clinical assessment 1 - (35%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Availabilities

JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 07 Apr 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 14 Mar 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022
Coordinator(s):
MS Carolyn Heward
DR Jagdeep Kaur
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 26 Hours - Workshops

JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 04 Aug 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 11 Jul 2022 to Friday, 14 Oct 2022
Coordinator(s):
MS Carolyn Heward
Lecturer(s):
DR Jagdeep Kaur
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 26 Hours - Workshops

Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 25 Aug 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022
Coordinator(s):
MS Carolyn Heward
Lecturer(s):
MS Carolyn Heward
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 26 Hours - Workshops

Study Period 2, External

Census date:Thursday, 25 Aug 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022
Coordinator(s):
DR Lauren Shaw
MS Carolyn Heward
Lecturer(s):
DR Sam Teague
DR Lauren Shaw
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 26 Hours - Online workshops
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU