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PSY4270 · Psychological assessment and intervention
2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 4Psychology
Overview
The unit will provide you with a theoretical and practical overview of individual differences, and how these may be assessed and treated using evidence-based approaches. The course of study will include the theoretical background to the development of classes of tests, detailed examination of a range of models of ability and other individual difference issues. Test evaluation methods and a review of recent trends in test development theory will be covered. The unit will also cover the administration, scoring, and interpretation of a range of psychological tests and classification tools in various psychological settings. An overview of evidence-based interventions for common clinical disorders will be discussed along with cultural considerations and personal biases across all areas of psychological assessment and intervention.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Video role play (15 min) | Demonstration | 35% | — |
| 2 | Reflection (800 words) | Written | 30% | — |
| 3 | Psychological Report (1,500 words) | Written | 35% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prohibition
Prohibition: PSY4503
PSY4503Learning outcomes
- Describe how and why psychological assessments and interventions are implemented across various settings of psychological practice.
- Evaluate the strengths and limitations of common psychological assessment tools, and how they can be responsibly used.
- Select, administer, score and interpret psychological assessments at a pre-professional level.
- Integrate information gathered during a psychological assessment to create a case formulation.
- Demonstrate ethical and culturally sensitive assessment practices and critically reflect on the impact of personal biases within psychological practice.
- Develop effective interpersonal skills for assessment and intervention.
Workload
2 hours of seminars per week. 2 hours of practical workshops twice per semester.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 24 hours |
| Workshops | 4 hours |
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