PSYC6210
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Psychological assessment is a key component of organisational psychology skill set. This course covers a broad range of psychological interviewing and assessment skills and measures. Course modules are primarily designed in relation to organisational and business psychology fields. Students will learn how to evaluate appropriate tools for capturing desired data, within an ethical framework. A variety of interviewing, survey and other methods will be reviewed and practiced. Emphasis will be placed on the scientific analysis of interview and other assessment data, including the limitations of each measure. This course is not part of an APAC accredited sequence.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Singapore NAIHE
- Trimester 1 - 2024
Online
- Trimester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate the objectives and psychometric principles of psychological assessment.
2. Select appropriate assessment tools for business and organisational applications.
3. Accurately interpret results from different forms of psychological assessment.
4. Design effective interviewing procedures for organisational and business applications.
Content
- Introduction to psychological testing: Test scores and norms
- Reliability and validity
- Test construction
- Intelligence testing and personality assessment
- Performance testing and employee selection
- Interviewing and future developments
Assumed knowledge
Completion of an APAC accredited 3 year program in psychology or equivalent
OR
PSYC6000 and PSYC6050
Assessment items
Online Learning Activity: Online Discussion
Quiz: Online Quizzes on Module Content
Written Assignment: Essay/Written Assignment
Contact hours
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Singapore NAIHE
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- PSYC6210 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 196.8 KB)
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