Course Overview
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Course Synopsis
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This course encompasses basic concepts of psychological measurement. Psychological Testing and Measurements focuses on creating an understanding of the basic concepts of psychological testing and major developments in the history of psychological testing. It is about the awareness of the steps and qualities required in construction of a good test, role of testing in counseling, clinical, organizational and educational setting and the tests applied on special population and how they differ from the tests applied on the normal population. The main focus of the course is on introducing essential terminology, theories, concepts, types of psychological tests, measurement procedures, socio-cultural variables affecting measurement, and modern trends. Practical application of knowledge, besides developing a know how of theoretical constructs, will be encouraged.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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At the end of the course, you should be able to:
- Identify the relevance of psychological tests in contemporary society.
- Analyze the various techniques, tests and practices used in various fields of psychology.
- Summarize the importance of testing in making decision in relation to different fields.
- Find the relationship of testing with our society.
- Discuss various tests used in different fields of psychology.
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Course Calendar
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Week 01
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1
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Psychological Assessment and Tests
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2
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Historical Background of Psychological Testing (I)
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3
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Historical Background of Psychological Testing (II)
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Week 02
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4
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Types of Tests and Their Significance
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5
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The Testing Process: Test Administration and Test Taking
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6
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Test Norms: Interpreting Test Results
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Week 03
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8
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Test Norms and Related Concepts
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9
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Domain Referenced Test Interpretation
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Week 04
Assignment
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12
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Item Writing: Guidelines For Item Writing
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Week 05
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15
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Reliability in Specific Conditions and Allied Issues
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Quiz 01
Week 06
Quiz 02
Mid Term Exam
Week 07
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20
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Threats to Validity and Related Issues
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Week 08
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24
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Assessment of Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities
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Week 09
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25
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Measurement of Intelligence
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27
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Piagetian Approach: Measurement of Cognitive Development
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Week 10
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28
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Individual Tests of Ability for Specific Purposes
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30
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Specific Purposes Tests
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Week 11
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31
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Tests for Special Populations
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Graded Discussion Board
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33
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Objective / Structured Tests of Personality
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Week 12
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34
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Projective Personality Tests
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Quiz 03
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35
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Personality: Measurement of Interests and Attitudes
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36
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Measurement of Attitudes, Opinions, Locus of Control, Health and Self-efficacy
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Week 13
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37
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Alternate Approaches to Personality Assessment
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38
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Testing and Assessment in Health Psychology
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39
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Measuring Personal Characteristics for Job Placement
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Week 14
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40
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Achievement and Educational Tests
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42
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Adaptive Testing and Other Issues
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Week 15
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43
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Social and Ethical Considerations in Testing
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44
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Assessment and Psychological Testing in Clinical & Counseling Settings
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45
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Overview of the Course
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