PSY3041 Psychological testing, theories of ability and ethics
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY3041 Psychological testing, theories of ability and ethics is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY3041
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PSY3041
No unit lists PSY3041 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites: PSY2061 and PSY2071
Overview
This unit introduces the principles and processes of test development and concepts of test reliability and validity. Some widely used standardised psychology tests will be described. The unit also covers theories of ability and how our thinking about human abilities is influenced by our cultural framework. Other major themes include methods for establishing the relative influence of heredity and environment on human intelligence, and the role of psychological testing in clinical practice, educational settings, and corporate organisations. A basic knowledge of the ethical, legal and professional responsibilities of psychologists will be provided with the opportunity for students to apply the Code of Ethics to real life ethical scenarios.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Clayton | De |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the origins and social context in which psychometric testing developed;
- 2
Apply practical and theoretical knowledge of the scale development and evaluation process including understanding the principles of reliability and validity.
- 3
Critically evaluate the psychometric properties of psychological tests;
- 4
Identify diverse applications of psychological assessment;
- 5
Apply the relevant theories of intelligence and appreciate group differences in the testing process;
- 6
Explain key ethical principles and identify potential ethical dilemmas and their possible solutions.
Workload and teaching
Attendance at online or on-campus laboratory classes is recommended in order to successfully complete in-class activities and related assessment tasks.
Where it fits
PSY3041 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Tijana Mihaljcic
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Jake Hoskin
- Dr Vanlal Thanzami
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY3041?
PSY3041 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PSY3041 offered?
In 2020, PSY3041 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Which majors and minors include PSY3041?
PSY3041 is part of Behavioural commerce and Psychology.