Overview

The unit will provide you with a theoretical and practical overview of individual differences, and how these may be assessed and treated using evidence-based approaches. The course of study will include the theoretical background to the development of classes of tests, detailed examination of a range of models of ability … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Bei Bei

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Karen Golden
Ms Kelly Atkins

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Describe and discuss theoretical bases for undertaking psychological tests, and the place of psychological assessment in various settings of psychological practice.

2.

Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological assessments, including common psychiatric conditions, neurocognitive abilities, and personality traits.

3.

Integrate and summarise information obtained during psychological assessments in the form of a professional report.

4.

Describe and discuss limitations of psychological assessment tools and how they can be misused, and assess the ethical considerations of administering, interpreting, and reporting of test results.

5.

Appraise approaches to psychological intervention from the theoretical and empirical evidence bases.

6.

Integrate assessment and intervention knowledge and skills for behavioural changes and symptom improvements.

Assessment

1 - Essay (2,000 words)
2 - Report on psychological assessment
3 - Closed book multiple-choice exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)
4 - Attendance at 75% of lectures is a hurdle requirement.

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Psychology