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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) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills. 4
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. 4
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques). 5
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies). 4
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. 5
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization. 5
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies. 4
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation. 5
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. 3
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. 3
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. 4