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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