Principles of Psychological Assessment

Description

This course examines the psychometric assessment tools used in psychology and education. The issues around test construction, administration, and interpretation will be addressed. Measurement techniques, personality and situational factors that may influence the results and the use of psychological and educational tests in the decision making process and diagnosis will also be discussed. In addition, special attention will be given to the assessment of children and adults, minorities and those with special needs, and the use of assessment in career counselling. The ethical and the legal implication of the use of psychological tests will also be covered. Students will be introduced to several instruments that measure aptitude, achievement, interest, intelligence, and personality (objective and projective).