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Campus: Kensington Campus
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Career: Postgraduate
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Units of Credit: 6
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Contact Hours per Week: 3
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Enrolment Requirements:
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Pre: Restricted to programs 1400, 1404, 1405, 1406, 8256, 8257 and 8258
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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. Emphasis will be on the development of practical skills in the administration, scoring and interpretation of standardised psychological instruments.
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