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Course Code: 
PSY 362
Semester: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Laboratuvar Saati: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
6
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
Introducing the students to the basic theory and practice of psychological testing and assessment.
Course Content: 

Introduction to the nature and use of psychological tests, technical and methodological principles, social and ethical considerations of testing. Examines a number of well-established individual intelligence and personality tests.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Seminar, 4: Research, 5: Simulation/Case study/Role playing, 6: Problem session, 7: Guest speaker
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Exam, B: Assignment, C: Presentation, D: Research, E: Debate, F: Quiz, G: Participation

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Developing an understanding of important concepts in measurement and their uses in different areas in psychology

1,4, 11

1,2

A, G

Being informed about the history of psychological tests, different theories that were influential in developments in this area, and some of the tests that are used very frequently in psychology

1,2,3,10,12, 16

1

A, G

Developing the ability to use different methods to evaluate the scales and different assessment tools that are used in both research and applied psychology

8, 6,7,9,10, 15, 16

1,2,4,5

A, B

Developing a sense of some important responsibilities of test administrators and ethical issues

13,14

1,2

A, G

 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction and History of measurement in psychology

Book, articles

2

Norms and Basic Statistics for Testing

Book, articles

3

Reliability

Book, articles

4

Validity

Book, articles

5

Test Bias

Book, articles

6

Writing and Evaluating Test Items

Book, articles

7

Interviewing Techniques

Book, articles

8

Theories of Intelligence and tests aimed at measuring intelligence

Book, articles

9

Theories of Intelligence and tests aimed at measuring intelligence (Cont.)

Book, articles

10

Other tests of Ability in Education and Special Education

Book, articles

11

Standardized Tests in Education, Civil Service, and the Military

Book, articles

12

Projective Personality Tests

Book, articles

13

Applications in Clinical Psychology and Ethics

Book, articles

14

Ethics in Measurement and Future of Testing

Book, articles

 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Kaplan, R. M., & Saccuzzo, D. P. (2013). Psychological Assessment and Theory: Creating and Using Psychological Tests. Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.

Additional Resources

Contemporary articles on important concepts in measurement

 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

 

Assignments

 

Exams

 

 
 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

1

40

Quizzes

 

0

Assignment

6

60

Total

 

100

Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade

 

35

Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade

 

65

Total

 

100

 

 

Course Category

Basic Professional Courses

 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

 

Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline.

 

X

 

 

 

 

2

Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications.

 

 

 

 

X

3

Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology.

 

 

X

 

 

4

Comparing the similarities and differences of other scientific disciplines with psychology, understanding their potential contribution to psychology, and develop an awareness of interdisciplinary studies.

X

 

 

 

 

5

Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics.

 

 

 

 

X

6

Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies.

 

 

 

 

X

7

Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills.

 

 

X

 

 

8

Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources.

 

 

X

 

 

9

Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology.

 

 

 

 

X

10

Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent.

 

 

X

 

 

11

Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology.

 

 

X

 

 

12

Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization.

 

X

 

 

 

13

Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics.

 

 

 

X

 

14

Integrating psychological knowledge and theories to produce social, cultural and theoretical explanations within the framework of professional code of ethics. Exhibiting an awareness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility.

 

 

 

X

 

15

Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently.

 

 

 

 

X

16

Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively.

 

 

X

 

 

 
 

ECTS

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours)

14

3

42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

14

5

70

Mid-Term

1

10

10

Homework

6

5

30

Final Examination

1

10

10

Total Work Load

 

 

175

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

6,5

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

7