PY4114 - Operationalising the Scientific Practitioner Model

Psychological assessment is one of the most important activities performed by psychologists in both professional practice and research. This subject covers three main areas: (1) knowledge of psychometric principles including norms, reliability, validity and test construction; (2) understanding of basic assessment strategies used in psychological practice and (3) skills in the use and interpretation of commonly used standardised psychological test instruments.

Learning Outcomes

• appraise the major psychometric principles of norms, reliability, validity and test construction;
• demonstrate competent skills in the administration of commonly used psychological tests with consideration of social and cultural context;
• analyse and integrate assessment data into a psychological report.

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination - In class - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Case report 1 - (35%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Clinical assessment 1 - (35%) - Individual.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

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.