GAS4503

Psychological assessment

(SCI)

Mr Gordon Walker

12% of total mark for Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology + Second semester + OCDL + Prerequisite: Bachelors degree and major in psychology from any course accredited by the Australian Psychological Society

Synopsis: The subject provides a critical overview of the theory and technique of psychological assessment and diagnosis. It introduces methods of assessment, theoretical perspectives on assessment, principles of test construction, testing and evaluation, use of tests and inventories: intelligence, personality, depression, anxiety, stress, occupational interest etc. Students receive some practical experience in selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of tests in casework assignments and are required to write a psychological report.

Assessment: Examination: 40% + Case study and test evaluation: 40% + Essay: 20%