University of Management and Technology
Course Outline
Course code……………………………...... Course title: Psychological Assessment
M.Phil
Program
3
Credit Hours
4 months
Duration
The students must have studied Psychological testing at undergraduate
Prerequisites level and must have done BS/ MSc in Psychology
Dr. Shahnila Tariq
Resource Person
Wednesday 2:00pm-3:30 pm
Counseling Timing Friday 2:00pm-3:30 pm
(Room# 2)
[email protected]
Contact
Chairman/Director signature………………………………….
Dean’s signature…………………………… Date………………………………………….
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Learning Objective:
1-Impart understanding of the conceptual, principles and methods
2- Hone skills for administering, scoring & interpretation of psychological tools & tech through
Practicum exercises
3- Evaluate psychological tests, study critique thereon and find returns on investment for using
them
4-Design assessments using psychological and other methods for demonstrating incremental
validity
5- Understanding and appreciating influence research literature and culture difference in using
foreign tests in Pakistan and interpreting assessment data indigenously.
Learning Methodology:
Lecture and discussion in support of text chapters and additional readings 1-7
Assignments based on psychometrics
Practicum 1-5 for hands on practice and skill learning
Grade Evaluation Criteria
Following is the criteria for the distribution of marks to evaluate final grade in
a semester.
Marks Evaluation Marks in percentage
Quizzes 5
Assignments 5
Mid Term 30
Attendance & Class Participation 5
Term Project 10
Presentations 5
Final exam 40
Total 100
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Recommended Text Books:
1- Cohan, R. J. & Swerdik, M. E. (2013). Psychological Testing and Assessment (8th Ed.)
New York: Mc Graw-Hill
2- Kaplan, R. M. & Saccuzzo, D. P. (2004). Psychological Testing: Principles, Applications
and Issues, (6th ed.).Wadsworth Thomas learning Inc.
Reference Books:
1- Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, APA, 1999. www.apa.org
2- Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct.
www.apa.org/ethics/code2002.html
3- Contemporary issues in cognitive ability and personality testing by Steven L. Thomas &
Wesly A. Scroggins Jbi_v5_thomas.pdf
4- The short-form revised Eyseneck Personality Questionnaire- A Hindi Edition (EPQRS-
H) www.industrial psychiatry.org
5- Personality Assessment by Swardik, M. E.
6- Meyer,G.J. et al. (2001) Psychological Testing and Psychological Assessment : A review
of evidence and issues. American Psychologists, 56,128-165.
7- Ozer,D.J. & reise,S.P. 919940 Personality Assessment. Annual Review of Psychology,
45,357-388.
8- Ioannis Tsaousis1 and Ploutarxos Kerpelis (2004).Traits Personality Questionnaire 5
(TPQue5) Psychometric Properties of a Shortened Version of a Big Five Measure
European Journal of Psychological Assessment, Vol. 20, Issue 3, pp. 180–19
Calendar of Course contents to be covered during semester
Course code……………………………...... Course title… Psychological Assessment
Week Course Contents Reference Chapter(s)
Introduction of the course / Psychological Testing Ch-1, Kaplan
Introduction of the course
Principles of psychological testing/ assessment experimenter-
1 participant relationship in testing
Introduction of the course / Psychological Testing Ch-1, Kaplan
Areas of Assessment:
1-Cognitive (IQ, Scholastic Aptitude, screening / Selection
tests)
2-Personality Tests and Inventories (Interests, Testing, Traits,
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2 States, Styles)
3-Behavioral assessment: social concerns, cultural bias, SES
parentage etc combined with psychometric testing results.
4- Standard parameters of test evaluation
Psychometrics --- Testing & Statistics Ch-2-3 Kaplan
Developing Norms: T scores, Percentile scores, Normative
Referenced / Criterion-referenced test Reading-1
Correlation method and evaluating psychometric
3 characteristics: Validity and reliability
Psychometrics --- Testing & Statistics Ch-2-3 Kaplan
Ethical and Professional issues in psychological testing and Reading-1
assessment (Reading-1)
4
How to construct a psychological scale: steps and Ch-6, Kaplan
procedures
Item analysis for ability and personality tests
Teacher feedback on assignment no-1
5
Translation and Adaptation of Scales / Tests Reading-4
Methods / Approaches to translation and adaptation of
psychological tests via International commission on
translation; A published paper explaining how it was
6 translated and its goodness measured
Big five as personality model of consensus among Ch-15, Kaplan
psychologists Ch-11, Cohan
The personality trait theory /psychology Reading- 5
Issues in personality testing validity (incremental), utility,
7 cultural acceptance and test-fairness)
Readings 6 & 7
Structured Inventories: examine overall profile, sub-scale Ch-15, Kaplan
patterns; typical, mildly elevated profile, randomness of Ch-11, Cohan
responses, response bias /acquiescence, inconsistent Reading- 5
responses, informed consent, debriefing in clinical and
8 screening cases. Readings 6 & 7
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Ability/Aptitude tests Ch 10, Kaplan
Essentials of writing an ability/aptitude test Ch 6, Kaplan
Theories of mental abilities & issues with such test Ch 4-5, Kaplan
Writing and evaluating test items via Item-analysis Reading-3
9 Findings its Psychometric qualities: Reliability, validity
Ability/Aptitude tests Ch 10, Kaplan
Issues in ability /cognitive testing: validity, utility, selection Ch 6, Kaplan
10 context /ratio, demographic factors (age gender, ethnicity, Ch 4-5, Kaplan
language, culture related to assessment evaluation) Reading-3
Interview assessment Ch 9, Kaplan
Structured, unstructured interview: advantages & limitations
11
Adult Behavioral Assessment Ch-16, Anastasi
Concepts and Methods, behavioral problems Ch-12,Cohan
12 Sources of influence & brief history Ch-17, Kaplan
1-Direct Behavioral observation, 2- Inventories
Child Behavioral Assessment Ch-16, Anastasi
Concepts and Methods, behavioral problems Ch-12,Cohan
13 Sources of influence & brief history Ch-17, Kaplan
1-Direct Behavioral observation, 2- Inventories
Multi-Method Assessment Integration & Reporting Ch-6 Anastasi
Why multi tests /methods in assessment, its utility and return
on investment? Decision-making accuracy, better prediction
Relative gains / losses from alternative selection models vis
14 selection ratio & base rate
Integrating assessment results including demographic factors
in assessment report
Ethical & Professional Considerations in Assessment
Professional competence , Professional relations, Multi Ch-18, Anastasi
cultural concerns( ethical and cultural sensitivity) Ch-19, Kaplan
Privacy, confidentiality, minority issues , fairness in selection, Reading-2
15 legal issues( Pak constitution, Human rights. Fair use by
legislation, professional bodies and self regulation
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