James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

PY4114 - Assessment in Psychology

Subject Description

This subject is designed to introduce students to the principles of psychological assessment. The subject will cover psychometric theory and test construction principles. This subject is designed to teach students how to administer, score and interpret commonly used psychological test instruments in a culturally, interpersonally, and ethically sensitive manner.

Learning Outcomes

• Critically review the psychometric, ethical, and sociocultural issues in the construction, validation, implementation and interpretation of psychological measures with a critical assessment of their appropriateness when working with people from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Demonstrate competent interpersonal and interview skills in the administration of commonly used psychological tests with consideration of sociocultural context
• Score, interpret, integrate and report on results from commonly used standardised psychological test instruments

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - Individual
• Written > Case study analysis - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Client 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: complete and submit all weighted assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Availabilities