PSYC 445
PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS

Catalog Entry

PSYCHOLOGY 445. Psychological Tests and Measurements
Three hours lecture (3).

Prerequisites: PSYC 301 and junior, senior, or graduate standing.

Foundations, methodologies and applications of psychological testing, including achievement, ability, interest, and personality assessment; problems, issues, developments and future prospects in psychological assessment. Students will research, self-administer, score, interpret and report results of selected psychological tests.

Detailed Description of Content of Course

1. Function and origins of psychological assessment
2. Methodology, Nature, and Use of Psychological Testing
3. Cognitive Assessment
4. Personality Assessment
5. Aptitude, Achievement and Interest Testing
6. Contemporary Issues
7. Ethical, Social, and Legal Considerations

Detailed description of Conduct of Course

A lecture-discussion format will be used, supplemented by small-group interaction and demonstration of assessment devices and issues.

Goals and Objectives of the Course

Students will develop a knowldge of the nature, use, problems, applications, and social implications of psychological assessment by applied psychologists.

Assessment Measures

Graded assignments may include in-class tests, a final examination, quizzes, the assignment and presentation of exercise and projects, and class preparation and participation.

Other Course Information

None

Review and Approval

DATE ACTION REVIEWED
September 2001 Updated and put in new format Dr. Alastair V. E. Harris