psy6daa psychological assessment a
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT A
PSY6DAA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are provided with an introduction to assessment, integrating the scientist-practitioner roles of the practising 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 the 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.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGeoff Denham
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 6 - Doctoral
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is available to Doctor of Counselling Psychololgy students only and will run subject to sufficient enrolment numbers.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Essentials of MMPI-2 | Prescribed | Nichols, D S 2001 | WILEY, NEW YORK |
| Readings | Essentials of WAIS-IV assessment. | Prescribed | Kaufman, A S & Lichtenberger, E O 2009 | WILEY, NEW YORK |
| Readings | Essentials of WISC-IV assessment | Prescribed | Flanagan, D P & Kaufman, A S 2004 | JOHN WILEY & SONS INC, HOBOKEN: NJ |
| Readings | Handbook of psychological assessment | Prescribed | Groth-Marnat, G 2009 | 5TH EDN, WILEY, NEW YORK |
| Readings | N/A | Preliminary | N/A | N/A |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeoff Denham
Class requirements
Lecture
One 3.0 hours lecture per week and delivered via face-to-face.
"One three-hour lecture/seminar per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Class participation and reading | hurdle requirement | 0 |
| one 1,500-word assignment including video and report of testing session | 80 | |
| one 2000-word essay | 20 |