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PSY414 - Psychological Assessment

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Psychology

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(PSY404)

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (PSY416) AND Must have passed 1 unit in (PSY417)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit is part of the coursework units for the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), and as such will prepare students to think critically and reflectively about the fundamental use of psychological testing before they join the world of professional practice or research. Students will not learn to become practitioners; however, on completion of the unit should be able to clearly recognise the ethical and professional issues of psychological assessment and testing, and understand the processes involved in critically evaluating test use and results in the future. This unit provides the basis for professional and ethical use of psychological tests by Honours graduates.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Apply interpersonal communication skills relevant to the discipline of Psychology.
2.	Evaluate the principles of psychological assessment.
3.	Critically review research on psychometric theory and principles to implement evidence-based test instruments in practice.
4.	Critically reflect on the application of psychological test instruments in various practice contexts.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Brief Report (300 words)	10%	2 - Evaluate the principles of psychological assessment.
2.	Group Presentation (10 mins/student)	25%	1 - Apply interpersonal communication skills relevant to the discipline of Psychology. 2 - Evaluate the principles of psychological assessment. 3 - Critically review research on psychometric theory and principles to implement evidence-based test instruments in practice. 4 - Critically reflect on the application of psychological test instruments in various practice contexts.
3.	Critical Review (1500 words)	35%	1 - Apply interpersonal communication skills relevant to the discipline of Psychology. 2 - Evaluate the principles of psychological assessment. 3 - Critically review research on psychometric theory and principles to implement evidence-based test instruments in practice. 4 - Critically reflect on the application of psychological test instruments in various practice contexts.
4.	Test (1 hour)	30%	1 - Apply interpersonal communication skills relevant to the discipline of Psychology. 2 - Evaluate the principles of psychological assessment. 3 - Critically review research on psychometric theory and principles to implement evidence-based test instruments in practice.

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2024	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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