PSY5408 Psychological assessment 2
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY5408 Psychological assessment 2 is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs PSY5403.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 2 other tasks
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Requisites
Before PSY5408
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After PSY5408
No unit lists PSY5408 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Overview
In this unit, you will develop knowledge and skills in administering and interpreting child psychological assessments. These include intelligence measures (e.g. WISC-V) and other tools commonly used to evaluate cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and developmental functioning in children. You will learn how to administer and interpret these assessments.
You will also learn how to use these psychological assessment tools ethically, including the ethical use of psychological assessments across cultures.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Skills demonstrationDemonstration30%
- Case study (2,000 words)Written40%
- Viva Voce examination (30 mins)Examination30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate the skill of administration, scoring and interpretation of psychological assessments.
- 2
Select psychological assessment tools appropriate for individual child clients.
- 3
Appropriately score and interpret data from psychological assessments.
- 4
Communicate psychological assessment findings to a range of stakeholders.
- 5
Critically evaluate the role of cultural and ethical factors in the administration and interpretation of psychological tests.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
Contact hours for students:
3-hr workshop per week
Additional requirements for students:
Independent study including preparation, research activities, engaging with the literature, practicing test administration to make up the required minimum hours during the semester.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Justine Thong
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Justine Thong
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY5408?
You need PSY5403 before you enrol.
When is PSY5408 offered?
In 2027, PSY5408 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
Does PSY5408 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Organisational unit
- Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences Malaysia
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 4
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20262027