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PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
PSY405 PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS I 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to teach the students of the psychology department for 1 semester the definition and classification of psychological tests and explaining what their aims are, the detailed introduction/application of the tests frequently used in the field and to provide the students with the competence to write the report of the test applied.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects such as Definition of Psychological Tests, Functions, Purpose of Use, Classification of Tests, Developmental History of Tests; Points to Consider in the Use and Evaluation of Tests, Ethical Rules, Observation in the Test Environment, Reporting of the Test Findings; Psychometric Properties of Psychological Tests: Validity, Reliability and Standardization; Introduction to Development Tests, Gessell Development Inventory; Ankara Developmental Screening Inventory (AGTE), Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Introduction to Intelligence Tests, Cattel 2A-2B Culture-Free Intelligence Test, Raven Progressive Matrice Test; Introduction of Stanford-Binet Individual Intelligence Test; Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-R); Personality Tests and Classification, Structured and Unstructured (Projective Tests); Beck Depression Inventory, Negative Automatic Thoughts Scale; State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Test Anxiety Inventory; Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale, Family Assessment Inventory, Parental Attitude Research Instrument (PARI), Self-Assessment Inventory (KDE), Edwards Personal Preferences Inventory; Projective Tests, Beier Sentence Completion Test; Rorschach Ink Stain Test, Thematic Perception Test (TAT).

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Use major psychological tests such as personality, development and intelligence tests. (Bloom 3)
Analyze the results of psychological tests and write their report. (Bloom 4 & Bloom 6)
Choose contemporary psychological test development approaches. (Bloom 1)
Consider the qualifications required in psychological tests. (Bloom 5)
Evaluate validity and reliability. (Bloom 5)
Develop a psychological test. (Bloom 6)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature review Definition of Psychological Tests, Functions, Purpose of Use, Classification of Tests, Developmental History of Tests Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration
2 Literature review Points to Consider in the Use and Evaluation of Tests, Ethical Rules, Observation in the Test Environment, Reporting of the Test Findings. Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration
3 Literature review Psychometric Properties of Psychological Tests: Validity, Reliability and Standardization Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration
4 Literature review Introduction to Development Tests, Gessell Development Inventory. Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration
5 Literature review, Writing Report Ankara Developmental Screening Inventory (AGTE), Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration
6 Literature review, Writing Report Introduction to Intelligence Tests, Cattel 2A-2B Culture-Free Intelligence Test, Raven Progressive Matrice Test. Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration
7 Literature review, Writing Report Introduction of Stanford-Binet Individual Intelligence Test Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature review, Writing Report Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-R) (WISC-R) Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration
10 Literature review, Writing Report Personality Tests and Classification, Structured and Unstructured (Projective Tests); Beck Depression Inventory, Negative Automatic Thoughts Scale. Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration
11 Literature review State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Test Anxiety Inventory. Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration
12 Literature review, Writing Report Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale, Family Assessment Inventory, Parental Attitude Research Instrument (PARI). Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration
13 Literature review Self-Assessment Inventory (KDE), Edwards Personal Preferences Inventory Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration
14 Literature review, Writing Report Projective Tests, Beier Sentence Completion Test Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration
15 Literature review Rorschach Ink Stain Test, Thematic Perception Test (TAT). Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ANASTASI, A. & URBİNA, S., (1997). Psychological Testing (7th. Ed.), New Jersey: PrenticeHall, Inc
KLINE,P.(1999).Handbook of Psychological Testing.Routledge.
Weiner,I.(2003)Principles of Rorschachn Interpretation(2nd Ed.).Routledge.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the basic theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.
2
Explain the political history, political ideas, intellectual accumulation of understanding international relations and the way that the history of diplomacy has passed from past to present.
3
List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the Turkish state tradition, the influence of Islam, the accumulation of political thought and its historical background, and compare this accumulation with the current approaches.
2
Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.
3
Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.
2
Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.
3
Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.
2
Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.
3
Examine and analyze current political developments in the Balkans, the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus in terms of both Turkish political history and international relations discipline.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
2
To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.
2
Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.
2
Examine and analyze academic resources and the written and oral studies on the political developments in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.
3
Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
With the current historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, suggest sustainable, organizational and administrative arrangements aimed at meeting specific goals and solving certain problems.
2
To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.Using the theoretical, economic, political and managerial knowledge, and produce reports on current developments, conflicts and agreements in geography related to world politics and especially in the Middle East.
3
Construct arguments on the current developments in Turkish politics in the light of the laws, regulations, and the important changes in the constitution and administrative law that determine Turkish political life and foreign relations.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 1 13
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 7 1 7
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 7 2 14
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 7 2 14
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 20 20
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 15 15
Short Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Short Exam 1 5 5
TOTAL 54 0 133
Total Workload of the Course Unit 133
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0