Courses & Units
Psychological Assessment and Measurement PSY324
Introduction
This unit offers a systematic approach to understanding psychological assessment and measurement. Consideration is given to a range of psychological assessment strategies and how these can be applied across a range of contexts . This unit is designed to provide you with foundational skills and knowledge relevant to research and pre-professional training. Throughout the unit, you will develop practical skills and knowledge to a foundational level of competence in relation to psychological assessment, appropriate test selection , and evaluating the efficacy of assessment tools.
Summary
Unit name | Psychological Assessment and Measurement |
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Unit code | PSY324 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Psychological Sciences |
Discipline | Psychology |
Coordinator | Doctor Grace Fitzallen |
Available as an elective? | Yes |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Compare and contrast the psychological assessment process in the context of clinical and non-clinical populations.
- Illustrate how equity and diversity principles impact decisions about psychological assessments and/or measurement.
- Critically apply psychometric knowledge in the development and evaluation of standardised assessment tools.
- Illustrate how distinct psychological assessment techniques can influence the measurement and interpretation of psychological functioning.
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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090701 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | $1,118.00 | $2,695.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
PSY211 OR KHB100Teaching
Teaching Pattern | 2-hour online lecture weekly 2-hour practical or online practical modules weekly. 5hrs weekly Independent Learning |
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Assessment | Case Study – Scoring (15%)|Evaluations (15%)|Case Study – Essay (30%)|Video Presentation (40%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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