PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
PSY5PAX
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides in-depth training in the area of psychological 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, taking into account life-span and cultural issues. 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 yours' self-directed experiential activities.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSimon Crowe
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Evidence of Absence: A Guide to Cognitive Assessment in Australia.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorCrowe, S.F.
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherBrisbane: Australian Academic Press
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Total hours/days requiredN/A
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Week 06-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSimon Crowe
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Seven 2.00 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Bendigo Instance: Some classes will be held in Melbourne
SeminarWeek: 6 - 6
One 7.00 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 6 and delivered via online.
1 x 7 hour seminar (self-directed online)
WorkShopWeek: 8 - 22
Three 7.00 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
3 x 7 hour seminar (face-to-face).
Bendigo instance: Some classes will be held in Melbourne.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One 20-minute practical examination of a videoed assessment (1,000-words equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One written psychological assessment report (2,000 words equivalent) | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Four completed record forms of real-life psychological test administrations (1,500 words equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One written reflective journal report (500 words equivalent) | Report | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 06-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSimon Crowe
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Seven 2.00 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Bendigo Instance: Some classes will be held in Melbourne
SeminarWeek: 6 - 6
One 7.00 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 6 and delivered via online.
1 x 7 hour seminar (self-directed online)
WorkShopWeek: 8 - 22
Three 7.00 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
3 x 7 hour seminar (face-to-face).
Bendigo instance: Some classes will be held in Melbourne.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One 20-minute practical examination of a videoed assessment (1,000-words equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One written psychological assessment report (2,000 words equivalent) | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Four completed record forms of real-life psychological test administrations (1,500 words equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One written reflective journal report (500 words equivalent) | Report | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |