Course Contents

1 Defining intelligence (Meaning of intelligence), Theories of intelligence (two classical theories. Hierarchical theories) 2 Developmental theories, Information processing & Biological theories of intelligence), Uses and characteristics of individual intelligence tests 3 WAIS (Introduction, Administration, Scoring) 4 WAIS (Scoring, Interpretation) 5 OTIS (Introduction, Administration, Scoring & Interpretation) 6 General characteristics of Aptitude and Achievement Tests, Brief overview of Scholastic Assessment Test & Graduate School Entrance Tests 7 Brief overview of Metropolitan Achievement Test and California Achievement Test 8 Overview of Personality Assessment 9 Uses of Objective Personality Tests, Functional classification of Objective Personality Tests, Brief overview of Edward`s Personal Preference Schedule (EPPS) & Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, General characteristics and uses of Projective techniques, Brief overview of Rorschach and Thematic Apperception Test 10 Overview and process of Computer assisted psychological assessment. Advantages (item banking, item branching) and Disadvantages of Computer assisted psychological assessment 11 Computer input (input of test responses by a test taker, effects of item type, effects of item content, test taker`s attitude and emotional reaction. Computer Output (simple, extended, descriptive, screening, consultative, integrative reports) 12 TAT(Introduction, Administration, Scoring and Interpretation) 13 MMPI (Introduction, Administration, Scoring) 14 MMPI (scoring and interpretation) 15 Evolving interest in culture related issues, Some issues regarding culture & assessment (verbal communication, nonverbal communication and behavior, standards of evaluation) 16 Legal and Ethical Considerations (the concerns of public, the concerns of the profession, the rights of test takers)

Course Synopsis

Course Objectives: The objective of this course is giving knowledge to students about the theoretical basis of Psychological Testing. To enable the students in critically evaluating the nature of testing issues. Also equip them regarding the administration, scoring, interpretation of different Aptitude, Personality Tests and Personality Inventories.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to: 1. Become familiar with basic principles and protocols underpinning ethical practice when working with Indigenous peoples and communities. 2. Demonstrate competence in the selection, administration, and scoring of assessment measures.