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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Psychological assessment is a basic function of the professional psychologist and involves the assessment procedures being undertaken to provide data for informed decision making. This unit provides instruction in the major techniques developed for psychological assessment. It includes examination of a range of assessment strategies or approaches as well as a more detailed investigation of a range of psychological tests, their administration, scoring and interpretation. The usefulness of these various assessment approaches and tools will be considered in the context of how they can inform the decision making process given the problems to be solved. The unit includes a compulsory two day intensive residential school where students will further their understanding of psychological assessment and undertake practical sessions involving test administration.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Online delivery supported by discussion groups, study modules and prescribed texts with a compulsory on-campus residential school (Joondalup campus).
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Report | 50% |
| Essay | Essay | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Psychological assessment is a basic function of the professional psychologist and involves the assessment procedures being undertaken to provide data for informed decision making. This unit provides instruction in the major techniques developed for psychological assessment. It includes examination of a range of assessment strategies or approaches as well as a more detailed investigation of a range of psychological tests, their administration, scoring and interpretation. The usefulness of these various assessment approaches and tools will be considered in the context of how they can inform the decision making process given the problems to be solved. The unit includes a compulsory two day intensive residential school where students will further their understanding of psychological assessment and undertake practical sessions involving test administration.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Online delivery supported by discussion groups, study modules and prescribed texts with a compulsory on-campus residential school (Joondalup campus).
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Report | 50% |
| Essay | Essay | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
PSY5168|2|2