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PSY631 : Psychological Testing & Measurements

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Course Info

Course Category

Psychology

Course Level

Undergraduate

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisites

PSY101

Instructor

Dr. Sarah Shahed
Ph .D in Psychology
Punjab University, Quaid-e-Azam University, University of Surrey U.K.

Course Contents

Psychological Assessment and Tests Historical Background of Psychological Testing (I) Historical Background of Psychological Testing (II) Types of Tests and Their Significance The Testing Process: Test Administration and Test Taking Test Norms: Interpreting Test Results Types of Norms Test Norms and Related Concepts Domain Referenced Test Interpretation Test Construction Item Writing Item Writing: Guidelines For Item Writing Reliability Types of Reliability Reliability in Specific Conditions and Allied Issues Validity Criterion Validity Construct Validity Decision Theory Threats to Validity and Related Issues Item Analysis (I) Item Analysis (II) Item Analysis (III) Assessment of Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities Measurement of Intelligence Intelligence Tests Piagetian Approach: Measurement of Cognitive Development Individual Tests of Ability for Specific Purposes Group Testing Specific Purposes Tests Tests for Special Populations Personality Testing Objective / Structured Tests of Personality Projective Personality Tests Personality: Measurement of Interests and Attitudes Measurement of Attitudes, Opinions, Locus of Control, Health and Self-efficacy Alternate Approaches to Personality Assessment Testing and Assessment in Health Psychology Measuring Personal Characteristics for Job Placement Achievement and Educational Tests Multicultural Testing Adaptive Testing and Other Issues Social and Ethical Considerations in Testing Assessment and Psychological Testing in Clinical & Counseling Settings Overview of the Course