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PY3107 - Psychological Assessment in Action
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4 |
Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
Available to students enrolled in postgraduate psychology programs with the approval
of the Head of School.
Psychological assessment is one of the most important professional activities performed
by psychologists. This subject covers the major theories and concepts of psychological
assessment. In addition, it introduces students to the major assessment techniques
currently used by Australian psychologists. These will include intelligence, aptitude,
personality, organisational and clinical assessment techniques. Although this is not
an advanced subject, students will experience some training in the administration,
scoring and interpretation of tests.
Learning Outcomes
- evaluate a psychological test;
- cite the ethical and cultural implications of assessment instruments;
- apply the basic principles of psychometrics including test construction, reliability
and validity;
- discuss the strengths and limitations of the psychological testing approach.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Critical appraisal/review - (40%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative
score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.
Assumed Knowledge:
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To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points
(four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
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Prerequisites: |
PY1101 OR PY1102 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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PY3089 |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Marie Caltabiano |
Lecturers:
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Miss Madison Cross, Assoc. Professor Marie Caltabiano. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 12 hours tutorials
- assessment and self-directed study
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JCU Singapore,
Study Period 51,
Internal
|
Census Date 08-Apr-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Marie Caltabiano |
Lecturer:
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Dr Sean Lee. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 12 hours tutorials
- 10 hours online interactive lectures
- 16 hours pre-recorded content/lectures
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
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JCU Singapore,
Study Period 53,
Internal
|
Census Date 02-Dec-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Marie Caltabiano |
Lecturers:
|
Dr Sean Lee, Assoc. Professor Marie Caltabiano. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 12 hours tutorials
- 10 hours online interactive lectures
- 16 hours pre-recorded content/lectures
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Marie Caltabiano |
Lecturers:
|
Miss Madison Cross, Assoc. Professor Marie Caltabiano. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 12 hours tutorials
- assessment and self-directed study
|
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Note:
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.