UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

AZA3462 Psychological assessment

Faculty of Arts

AZA3462 Psychological assessment is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at South Africa. It needs AZA2015, AZA2455, AZA2490 and AZA2495 and unlocks 4 units.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2021: Semester 1; South Africa
Assessment: Exam 50%; and 4 other tasks
Workload: 144 hours; per semester

The 2027 handbook has no page for AZA3462. This is its 2021 entry, the latest one.

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Requisites

Before AZA3462

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

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Prerequisites

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After AZA3462

4 units list AZA3462 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions: PSY3041, PSY2011, PSY2051, PSY2022

Overview

The unit explores some widely used standardised psychology tests including South African tests. It gives an overview of the principles and processes of test development and the concepts of test reliability and validity. Major themes include methods for establishing the relative influence of heredity and environment on human intelligence, causes of intellectual disability, and intervention programs for disadvantaged and disabled children. The unit also covers theories of ability and how our thinking about human abilities is influenced by our cultural framework. A basic knowledge of the ethical, legal and professional responsibilities of psychologists is provided.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
First semester - South Africa	South Africa	On campus

Assessment

Essay 1
15%
Essay 2
15%
Lecture Topic Quizzes
10%
Class Participation Activity
10%
Examination
50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
Describe the origins and social context in which psychometric testing developed.
2
Discuss the principles of reliability, validity and item analysis.
3
Construct and administer psychometric tests.
4
Critically evaluate the psychometric properties of psychological tests.
5
Interpret test scores.
6
Identify diverse applications of psychological testing.
7
Relate the relevant theories of intelligence.
8
Appraise genetic and environmental factors which influence human intelligence.
9
Analyse some causes of intellectual disability.
10
Discuss group differences in the testing process.
11
Describe the social implications of psychological testing.
12
Express the key ethical principles and identify potential ethical dilemmas regarding psychological assessment and suggest possible solutions.

Workload and teaching

Seminars36 hours
Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Learning resources

Technology resources

Statistical Software (SPSS / PASW)

Contacts

Chief Examiners: Dr Maboe Mokgobi
Unit Coordinators: Ms Skye Hanekom

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for AZA3462?

You need AZA2015, AZA2455, AZA2490 and AZA2495 before you enrol; and AZA3360, AZA3465 and AZA3135 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after AZA3462?

AZA3462 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including AZA3018, AZA3135, AZA3360 and AZA3465.

When is AZA3462 offered?

In 2021, AZA3462 runs in Semester 1 at South Africa.

How much work is AZA3462?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does AZA3462 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 3
Study level: Undergraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit: South Africa School of Social Science

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 4
Study abroad: Not available
Handbook years: 20202021