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PSY4270 · Psychological assessment and intervention
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 4Psychology
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
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
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning 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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