Course

Psychological Assessment 1 - PSYC7001

Faculty: Faculty of Science

School: School of Psychology

Course Outline: http://www.psy.unsw.edu.au/

Campus: Sydney

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3

Enrolment Requirements:

Pre: Restricted to programs 1400, 1404, 1405, 8256 and 8257

Excluded: PSYC7129

CSS Contribution Charge: 3 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

A theoretical basis, background information and practical skills in methods of assessment typically used in clinical, forensic, and organisational psychology. Topics will include:
  • the assessment of intelligence in adults and children;
  • assessment of adult abilities, vocational interests, and personality;
  • use of behavioural/structured interviewing;
  • computerised test administration and expert scoring systems;
  • assessment centres;
  • special purpose testing;
  • preparation of assessment reports;
  • the provision of feedback to clients and subjects; and
  • ethical, legal and professional issues.
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