PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
PSY4004 | Psychological Assessment | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
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 |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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. |