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<p>This unit helps students gain an understanding of the essential concepts, theory and issues of psychological assessment including the processes and technical procedures involved in developing, administering and interpreting psychological tests.</p>
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<p>•Gain an understanding of the essential concepts, theory and issues of psychological assessment<br>
•Understand the principles underlying the construction of psychological tests<br>
•Understand the processes and technical procedures involved in developing, administering and interpreting psychological tests<br>
•Grasp the critical ethical issues involved in psychological testing and assessment</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit helps students gain an understanding of the essential concepts, theory and issues of psychological assessment including the processes and technical procedures involved in developing, administering and interpreting psychological tests.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Gain an understanding of the essential concepts, theory and issues of psychological assessment<br> •Understand the principles underlying the construction of psychological tests<br> •Understand the processes and technical procedures involved in developing, administering and interpreting psychological tests<br> •Grasp the critical ethical issues involved in psychological testing and assessment</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090701 - Psychology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 1</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 3</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psycb3101">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 2 of "PSYCB2%"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Explain the ethical and professional responsibilities involved in the administration, interpretation, and reporting of psychological assessments. </p>
K2
<p>Examine how cultural factors, including those related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, affect the use, administration, interpretation, and reporting of psychological assessments.</p>
K3
<p>Demonstrate knowledge of key theories and concepts of psychological testing and assessment across a range of domains.</p>
S1
<p>Critically evaluate psychological tests and assessments, including how valid and reliable they are, and choose suitable tests for a range of clinical and non-clinical situations. </p>
S2
<p>Effectively communicate the findings from tests and assessments to stakeholders using appropriate language. </p>
A1
<p>Develop and validate a psychological test by creating items and evaluating the measure’s reliability and validity using appropriate psychometric methods.</p>
A2
<p>Synthesise information from a range of tests to provide recommendations for clients and other stakeholders.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Practical & Written Report: Research and application of test development procedures. </p>
<p>Test Development Report</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K3, S1, S2, A1
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<p>Case Study</p>
<p>Case Study</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A2
3
<p>Online Test: Thorough acquaintance with the concepts, theories, research, and applications of psychological testing.</p>
<p>Online Test</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090701 - Psychology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 1</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 3</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psycb3101">View unit fees</a>
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