PSYO 6103

This course addresses the theoretical and applied foundations of psychological measurement as it relates to adult assessment. Historical, theoretical and psychometric issues are addressed to provide the students with a sound knowledge base in issues related to test development, including various forms of validity and reliability, as well as research designs in test development. The second part of the course emphasizes the development of skills in the assessment of cognitive abilities, personality, behaviour and emotional functioning of adults. Students learn to administer, score and interpret performance on a variety of assessment instruments for adults. Report writing skills as developed through case studies.