MHP5072

Psychological assessment (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Dr Margaret Hay

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit, students will: 1. understand the principles of psychological measurement and their application; 2. show competency in evaluating psychometric instruments used in the health care setting and for research purpose, test selection, integrating assessment results and providing oral and written communication of assessment results to interested parties; 3. be proficient in the major assessment techniques of cognitive capacities, personality functioning, and health behaviours, beliefs and attitudes.

Assessment: Assessment report (5000 words): 50% + Examination (2 hours): 50%

Off-campus attendance requirements: Five-day residential school

Corequisites: MHP5102