PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT A
PSY5MAA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are provided with an introduction to assessment, integrating the scientist-practitioner roles of the professional psychologist. The focus is on concepts and techniques that are foundations for other subjects in the course. The assessment process, emphasising a problem-solving orientation, is examined. Psychometric theory and its relationship to testing is reviewed. Principles of assessment interviewing are outlined. The contribution of tests and testing to this process is considered in detail. Techniques of test administration and interpretation, with a particular emphasis on Wechsler Intelligence Scales, are explored. Communication of psychological assessment outcomes, particularly through report writing, is given close attention. Lectures and seminar presentations will be augmented through candidates' self-directed experiential activities.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Geoff Denham
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HMCP - Master of Counselling Psychology.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Essentials of Psychological Testing | Prescribed | Urbina, S. (2004) | HOBOKEN, NJ: WILEY |
| Readings | Essentials of WAIS-IV assessment. | Prescribed | Lichtenberger, E.O. & Kaufman, A.S. (2009) | HOBOKEN, NJ: WILEY |
| Readings | Essentials of WISC-IV Assessment. | Prescribed | Flanagan, D.P., & Kaufman, A.S. (2004) | HOBOKEN: NJ: JOHN WILEY & SONS INC. |
| Readings | Essentials of WMS-IV Assessment | Prescribed | Drozdick, L.W., Holdnack, J.A., Hilsabeck, R.C. (2011) | HOBOKEN, NJ: JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC |
| Readings | Evidence of Absence: A Guide to Cognitive Assessment in Australia | Prescribed | Crowe, S. F. (2010) | BOWEN HILLS, QLD: AUSTRALIAN ACADEMIC PRESS |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Geoff Denham
Class requirements
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| HURDLE: Must achieve an overall grade of 70% or more | 0 | |
| MMPI-2-RF assessment | Assessment must be conducted in a professional and competent manner and a series of questions answered - 2 page reflective summary provided | 50 |
| WAIS IV & WISC IV assessment | Assessment must be conducted in a professional and competent manner and a series of questions answered - 2 page reflective summary provided | 50 |