PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT I

Organizational Unit
Code
ΨΥ-454
ECTS
6
Language of instruction

Greek

Academic term
2/2
Title
ΨΥΧΟΛΟΓΙΚΗ ΑΞΙΟΛΟΓΗΣΗ Ι el
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT I en
Description
1. INTRODUCTION
The concept and nature of diagnosis. Theoretical approaches to diagnosis. ETHICS IN TEST USE
2. INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING
basic principles in psychometrics. Use and limitations of psychological tests.
3. Psychometric tests of intelligence
4. PSYCHOMETRIC METHODS IN PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY EVALUATION
a. objective tests
b. projective tests
c. self-report measures
Learning outcomes
Upon succesful completion of the course, students will:
1. have acquired basic theoretical knowledge of diagnostic procedures in psychology
2. will learn the principles of psychometric theory
3. will learn the characteristics, quality criteria and ethical rules regarding the use of psychometric tests
4. will acquire introductory knowledge for the most frequently used test in the assessment of intelligence, personality and psychopathology