PSYCH 2225

Psychological Assessment

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

This course will explore the basic methods, concepts, and challenges in the development and use of psychological tests. We will cover the conceptual, scientific, and methodological principles that guide test development. We will explore assessment of intelligence, psychopathology, and personality. We will discuss multimodal psychological evaluations and how they can be used to inform decision making (for instance forensic, ADHD, learning disability, compensation and pension evaluations, and determining eligibility for services) in addition to ethics. Throughout the course, students should gain an understanding of the scientific manner in which psychological tests are constructed, the different types of psychological testing, and the utility of psychological testing.

When Offered Spring.

Distribution Category (SBA-AS, SSC-AS)

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