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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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Definition and objectives of psychological assessment
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R1-Chapter 1; R2-Chapter 1
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2
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Historical, ethical and legal issues in psychological assessment
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R1-Chapter 2; R2 Chapter 2
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3
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Repetition of basic statistical information
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R1-Chapter 3
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4
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Assumptions and norm formation regarding the use of psychological tests
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R1-Chapter 4; R2-Chapter 6
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5
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Reliability in psychological tests
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R1-Chapter 5; R2-Chapter 3
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6
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Validity in psychological tests-I
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R1-Chapter 6-8; R2- Chapter 4
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7
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Validity in psychological tests-II
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R1-Chapter 6-8; R2- Chapter 4
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8
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Intelligence tests and their intended use
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R1-Chapter 9-10
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9
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Personality tests and their intended use
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R1-Chapter 12; R2-Chapter 7
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10
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Talent and interest assessments
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R1-Chapter 16; R2-Chapter 9
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11
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Clinical evaluation
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R1-Chapter 14; R2-Chapter 8
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12
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Neuropsychological evaluation
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R1-Chapter 15
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13
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Valuation, career and job selection
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R1-Chapter 16
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14
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Online processes in valuation
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R1-Chapter 2
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Prerequisites
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Responsible
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Dr. Öğr. Ü. Temel KALAFAT
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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R1: Cohen, R., J. & Swerdlik, M., E. (2015). Psychological Testing and Assessment: An Introduction to Test & Measurement. Nobel Puplishing: Ankara.
R2: Anastasi, A. & Urbina, S. (2021). Psychological Testing. Nobel Puplishing: Ankara.
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Supplementary Book
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Goals
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The aim of the course is to learn basic theoretical knowledge and applications about psychological assessment and measurement methods, psychometry and tests. In the course, basic information and principles related to assessment methods used in many psychology subfields are given; Information on the nature, content and justifications of these methods is presented.
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Content
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The aim of measurement in psychology, validity, reliability, intelligence tests, personality tests, ability and interest tests are the content of this course.
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1
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To have the current theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the field of psychology
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5
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2
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To gain the ability to access the scientific and contemporary knowledge specific to the area of psychology and evaluate the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information.
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3
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To get the basic knowledge related to the rules of functioning of inter-communal and inter personal relations
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4
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To have the ability to apply the information and analysis technologies / techniques in the applied areas of psychology (education , practice, research and methods ).
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5
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To act in accordance with the legislation, professional values, and ethics in the applied areas of psychology.
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6
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To respect the human rights and dignity in the applied areas of psychology.
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7
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To identify the problems within the field of psychology; solve those problems using the scientific approach of problem solving in combination with scientific knowledge and evidence and to interpret the results.
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5
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8
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To work in collaboration with other disciplines and with subfields of psychology.
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5
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9
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To know the scientific writing format of the psychology and to apply this knowledge.
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10
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To take responsibility in the scientific research activities which contribute to the development of the field of psychology, and in the actions for the benefit of society.
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11
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To adopt a lifelong learning approach for personal and professional development
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12
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To use critical thinking skills in personal and professional actions
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13
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To use the interpersonal and intercultural communication skills effectively in professional actions.
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14
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To use the visual, auditory and written recordings in order to reach the original source of information in the field of psychology.
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5
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15
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To conduct research using the knowledge related to the field of psychology.
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3
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