Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of the course, students will:
1. have acquired basic theoretical knowledge of diagnostic procedures in psychology
2. will learn the principles of psychometric theory
3. will learn the characteristics, quality criteria and ethical rules regarding the use of psychometric tests
4. will acquire introductory knowledge for the most frequently used test in the assessment of intelligence, personality and psychopathology
Course Content (Syllabus)
1. INTRODUCTION
The concept and nature of diagnosis. Theoretical approaches to diagnosis
2. INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING
basic principles in psychometrics. Use and limitations of psychological tests.
3. Psychometric tests of intelligence
4. PSYCHOMETRIC METHODS IN PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY EVALUATION
a. objective tests
b. projective tests
c. self-report measures
4. SYNTHESIS AND REPORTING OF PSYCHOMETRIC EVALUATION RESULTS. ETHICS IN TEST USE