PSYC 3350 - Psychological Testing and Assessment

Prerequisite: PSYC 3301. This course introduces students to the psychometric aspects of psychological testing and assessment. Principles of test construction and standardization as well as factors that influence reliability and validity are examined. Commonly used psychological instruments such as intelligence, personality, neuropsychological, aptitude, achievement, and personnel tests are surveyed. The historical, legal, and ethical aspects of psychological testing are also reviewed. 3 credits.