PSY 307 - Psychological Assessment

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Western New England University

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Description:

Prerequisite: PSY 101; PSY 207 or BIS 220 or the equivalent. This course considers the application of the basic principles associated with psychological tests and assessment measures as a systematic means of sampling, describing, and understanding individual behavior. Tests of ability, achievement, aptitude, and personality are presented along with the importance of situating test results within a broader ecological framework. Additional topics include historical considerations, continuing controversies, collection and evaluation of observational data, basic principles of test construction, and appropriate test selection. 3 cr.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wne.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 782-3111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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