PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
PSY4004 Psychological Assessment Spring 3 0 3 7

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MİRAY AKYUNUS
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAŞAK TÜRKÜLER AKA
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Course Objectives: This course aims to provide an undergraduate level overview of psychological assessment procedures, which are applied in clinical settings. The class will also cover ethical issues of psychological assessment.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.Defines the tools of clinical assessment.
2. Explains the goals of specific assessment tools.
3. Explains the process of clinical assessment.
4. Discusses the ethical dilemmas.

Course Content

Psychological assessment, the tools of assessment, evaluating psychological tests, selecting the tests, phases in clinical assessment, context of clinical assessment, ethical considerations, clinical interviewing and types of clinical interviews, projective tests used in personality assessment like MMPI, TAT and Rorschach Inkblot Test, assessment of intellectual Functioning and report writing in clinical assessment will be discussed in this course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Psychological assessment: An overview
2) The Tools of Assessment, Evaluating Psychological Tests, and Selecting The Tests
3) Phases in Clinical Assessment, Context of Clinical Assessment, and Ethical Considerations
4) Clinical Interviewing
5) Types of Clinical Interviewing
6) Projective Tests in Personality Assessment: TAT
7) Mid-Term
8) Review of mid-term questions
9) Objective Tests in Personality Assessment: MMPI
10) Projective Tests in Personality Assessment: Rorschach Inkblot Test
11) Assessment of Intellectul Functioning: Theoretical concepts
12) Assessment of Intellectul Functioning: Tests
13) Psychological Assessment Report Writing
14) Overview
15) Final Exam
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Cohen, R.J.&Swerdlik, M.E. (2009). Psychological Testing and Assessment: An Introduction to Tests and Measurement. McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
References: Additional readings will be distributed throughout the term.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 20
Homework Assignments 1 % 45
Presentation 1 % 15
Final 1 % 20
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 80
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 20
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 16 4 64
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 20
Project 1 25 25
Final 1 25 25
Total Workload 176

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. 4
2) Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. 3
3) Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives 5
4) Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). 3
5) Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. 5
6) Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). 2
7) Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. 5
8) Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. 5
9) To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process.