Psychological Measurements
Orientation
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Class will meet from now on in GC-2C13!!!

What is the purpose of this course?
To help you develop professionalism as both a practitioner and a researcher of psychological measurement.

To explore the theory and practice of appropriate and ethical testing.

To become equipped with the basic tools of psychological assessment.

To understand the background behind major psychological tests.

To know sources of test materials and information.

What will you learn?
The historical development of psychological testing and construction.

Basic steps in test administration.

Correct principles of test results interpretation.

Appropriate ethical principles of testing.

How to list, describe, and evaluate widely used psychological tests.

Explain how to use major sources of test information.

Required Readings
Kaplan, R., & Saccuzzo, D. (2009). Psychological testing: Principles, application, and issues (6th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Norcross, J. C., Koocher, G. P., & Garofalo, A. (2006). Discredited psychological treatments and tests: A delphi poll. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 37, 515-522.

Both available at andreacwalker.tripod.com

Evaluation Procedures
Three unit exams worth 100 points each.

Comprehensive final exam worth 100 points.

Writing assignment: a comprehensive psychological analysis of self based on self-administration and interpretation of results from a battery of tests, worth 100 points.

Participation in class activities (including attendance), many of which will involve testing materials, totaling 50 points.

About Me
    Who am I?
    When/how can I be reached?
        Email: awalker@oru.edu
        Phone: 918-495-6536
        Office: GC 2C26
        Office hours:
            M 3:30-4:30
            T 10:45-12:00; 3:15-4:30
            W 3:30-4:30
            R 10:45-12:00; 3:15-4:30
    What is my background/experience?
    What is my perspective of teaching this class?
 

About This Class
Attendance Policy:
    No more than 5 unexcused absences
    Lateness or leaving early = absence

Participation/Makeup Work
    Participation requires attendance and fulfilling requirements of any in-class activities.
    Any activities missed due to excused absences must be made up within 1 week or the absence will count as one of your 5 unexcused absences.

Class will meet from now on in GC-2C13!!!


Behavioral Expectations
I will be communicating with you when necessary through your ORU email address. Please check it regularly!

Feedback and discussion on relevant topics is welcome, encouraged, and expected!

ALWAYS respect your colleagues by refraining from talking while others (including me) have the floor and maintaining confidentiality.


Why use psychological tests?
Classification

Description

Prediction

Intervention planning

Tracking

Test User Qualifications
Psychometric and measurement knowledge

Ability to select appropriate tests

Understanding of test administration procedures

Knowledge of ethnic, racial, cultural, age, gender, and linguistic variables

Appropriate skill in testing individuals with disabilities

Supervised experience

Additional Resources

APA Report of the Task Force on Test User Qualifications (2000)

Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (AERA, APA, & NCME, 1999)

Guidelines and Principles for Accreditation of Programs in Professional Psychology (APA, 1996)

Guidelines for Providers of Psychological Services to Ethnic, Linguistic, and Culturally Diverse Populations (APA, 1990)

Sandoval, Frisby, Geisinger, Scheuneman, & Grenier (1998).