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PSYP8902 – Psychological Assessment and Reports
2020 – Session 1, Intensive attendance, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Julie Boulis
Joanne Earl
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MProfPsych
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines the theory and practice of test used in professional psychology. The unit teaches key aspects of the administration, scoring and interpretation of a broad range of tests likely to be utilised in professional psychology practice, including: child and adult intelligence tests; personality tests; and tests of emotional well-being, general psychological distress, and psycho-social functioning. Students are instructed in the writing of reports in which the results of test data have to be communicated. Issues involved in the testing of special populations, such as individuals with brain injury are considered and practical experience in administration, scoring and interpretation is provided through live skills assessment. Issues of cross-cultural assessment and culture fair testing are also considered, along with practical considerations relating to the use of tests in different practice settings, including private practice.
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Learning Outcomes
- ULO1: Review the varied aspects of psychological test validity and assessment procedures, in line with current research and theory.
- ULO2: Integrate and synthesise the learning and knowledge of administration, scoring and interpretation of the major psychological tests commonly used in psychological practice.
- ULO3: Explain the procedures involved in writing sound psychological assessment reports.
- ULO4: Recognise the cultural and diverse ethical issues and obstacles that arise when conducting psychological assessments and reporting results.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAIS Live Skills Assessment | 40% | Yes | TBA |
| Interpretive Report Case Study - 3000 words | 60% | Yes | TBA |
WAIS Live Skills Assessment
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 38 hours
Due: TBA
Weighting: 40%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Live skills demonstration of WAIS administration and response recording. You will be assessed on your ability to administer, score and interpret the results of a WAIS subtest.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Integrate and synthesise the learning and knowledge of administration, scoring and interpretation of the major psychological tests commonly used in psychological practice.
Interpretive Report Case Study - 3000 words
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: TBA
Weighting: 60%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
This assessment enables students to demonstrate minimum competency in psychology skills integral to writing interpretative reports.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Review the varied aspects of psychological test validity and assessment procedures, in line with current research and theory.
- Integrate and synthesise the learning and knowledge of administration, scoring and interpretation of the major psychological tests commonly used in psychological practice.
- Explain the procedures involved in writing sound psychological assessment reports.
- Recognise the cultural and diverse ethical issues and obstacles that arise when conducting psychological assessments and reporting results.
1 If you need guidance or support to understand or complete this type of assessment, please contact the Learning Skills Team
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
The unit is comprised of lectures and workshops.
If more than one workshop per unit is missed, then the student is at risk of being excluded and university rules may apply.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
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Results
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