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School of Medicine and Psychology · ANU College of Science and Medicine
Dive into the complex world of psychological assessment with our advanced course, designed as part of the Graduate Certificate in Applied Psychology. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of psychological assessment methods, focusing on the theory, principles, and application of standardised psychometric tests. We will develop the skills to understand our own biases and how to account for these in assessments, while integrating essential cultural, developmental, and ethical considerations. Whether you're aiming to enhance your professional skills or deepen your theoretical understanding, this course covers a broad spectrum, from traditional tests to innovative assessment strategies. Engage in a dynamic learning experience where you will conceive, develop, and administer your own psychological scale, gather real data, and refine your skills in analysing and effectively communicating your findings within a practical framework. Through a series of practical workshops and interactive sessions, you'll apply these skills in real-world scenarios, preparing you to handle complex assessment tasks in diverse settings. This course is perfect for professionals in the workforce, psychology graduates, or those aiming to specialise in applied psychology, providing a robust platform to advance your career and enhance your ability to make informed, ethical decisions in psychological testing and measurement.
Written critical evaluation of an existing psychological measurement instrument
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4
Non-Clinical Psychological Test / Survey construction project - develop a new measure as a cohort
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Non-Clinical Psychological Test / Survey construction project - write individual report and communicate this via a short presentation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which may consist of 3 hours of face-to-face activities including lectures and/or workshops per week. - Approximately 94 hours of self-directed study which will include preparation for lectures, presentations, and other assessment tasks. Note that much of this material will be provided before each workshop. Students are expected to have learnt the relevant pre-content information before attending each workshop, to allow for knowledge consolidation. Work Integrated Learning Other No work-integrated learning option is available.
Zuckerman, E. L. (2019). Clinician's thesaurus: The guide to conducting interviews and writing psychological reports. Guilford Publications (available in library). Preliminary Reading The essential readings for this course are prescribed journal articles and book chapters that will be made available on the learning management system once students are enrolled. - Cronbach, L. J., & Meehl, P. E. (1955). Construct validity in psychological tests. Psychological Bulletin, 52(4), 281–302. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0040957 - Dawes, R. M., Faust, D., & Meehl, P. E. (1989) Clinical versus actuarial judgment. Science, 243:1668-1674 - Lilienfeld, S.O., Wood, J.M., & Garb, H.N. (2000). The scientific status of projective techniques. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 1(2), 27–66. doi:10.1111/1529-1006.002. doi:10.1111/1529-1006.002 - Nunnally, J. C. (1978). Psychometric theory. New York: McGraw-Hill.