PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT I
Academic year2016/17
CourseSCIENCES AND TECHNIQUES IN CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
Code140MM
Credits12
PeriodSemester 1
LanguageItalian
| Modules | Area | Type | Hours | Teacher(s) |
| PRINCIPI E METODOLOGIE DI VALUTAZIONE PSICOLOGICA | M-PSI/01 | LEZIONI | 42 | |
| TEORIA E TECNICHE DEI TEST | M-PSI/03 | LEZIONI | 42 | |
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Knowledge
The student who successfully completes the course will be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of the components of a psychological test, the rules for its correct use and for the interpretation of raw scores (i.e., computation and use of the principal normative scores). He or she will have the ability to critically evaluate the manual of a psychological test and will have solid knowledge of intelligence and personality assessment.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
- The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology.
- The student must demonstrate the ability to put into practice and to execute, with critical awareness, the activities illustrated or carried out under the guidance of the teacher during the course.
Methods:
- Final oral exam
- Final written exam
- Oral report
- Written report
Teaching methods
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
- attending lectures
- participation in seminar
- preparation of oral/written report
- participation in discussions
- individual study
- group work
- Bibliography search
- Practical
Attendance: Advised
Teaching methods:
- Lectures
- Seminar
- Task-based learning/problem-based learning/inquiry-based learning
- project work
Syllabus
The course covers notions on definition of psychological tests, mode of administration of the tests, normative scores, and ethical rules for their use.
Particular attention will be paid to themes such as the integration of psychological data for the purpose of making a psychological evaluation in clinical contexts. A part of the course will be dedicated to the assessment of intelligence and personality.
Bibliography
Recommended reading includes the following works; further bibliography will be indicated.
- Pedrabissi, L., & Santinello, M. (1997). I test psicologici. Bologna: Il Mulino.
- Del Corno, F., Lang, M. (2009). La diagnosi testologica. Milano: Franco Angeli.
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27
