Key facts
UNE unit code: PSYC371
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Individual differences in personality, intelligence, abilities, behaviour, and psychological health and wellbeing have long fascinated people.
This unit offers you an in-depth understanding of individual differences, building skills and knowledge relevant to a variety of psychological assessment contexts.
Delving into the historical, theoretical and applied aspects of psychological testing and assessment, you will learn about test development, reliability and validity. You will also explore important cultural and ethical considerations applicable to psychological practice and research.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
SPSS software is required.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent knowledge of individual differences in personality, cognitive abilities, and psychosocial wellbeing, including historical, theoretical, and practical issues associated with their measurement and assessment;
- evaluate and apply judgement to the administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting of psychological tests across a range of applied settings;
- demonstrate knowledge of the main legal, ethical and cultural issues associated with psychological testing and assessment;
- demonstrate data analysis and research report writing skills appropriate to the study and practice of psychology; and
- demonstrate the ability to review, critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and apply it with judgement and intellectual independence in identifying, evaluating and solving problems.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 - Practical Exercises | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Students must complete all of the four (4) practical exercises and the assessment tasks associated with them. No. Words: 1000 |
| Assessment 2 - Written Assignment | Yes | 40% | All offerings | It is mandatory for students to complete this assessment task. No. Words: 2000 |
| Assessment 3 - Final Examination | Yes | 40% | All offerings | It is mandatory for students to complete this assessment task. No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Writing for Psychology
ISBN: 9780170441124
O'Shea & Mc Kenzie, Cengage 7th Edition 2021
Text refers to: All offerings
Psychological Testing and Assessment
ISBN: 9780190305208
Shum, D., O'Gorman, J., Creed, P., Myors B., OUPANZ (Oxford University Press) 3rd Ed. 2017
Text refers to: All offerings
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