PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSI405	PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS I	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
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
ERKUS, A., (2003). Psikometri üzerine yazılar, Ankara:Türk Psikologlar Dernegi Publications.
TUNABOYLU-IKIZ, T., (2002). Rorschach testinin psikanalitik yorumu 2; eriskin psikopatolojisi. Baglam Publications, Istanbul.
TUNABOYLU- IKIZ, T., (2012). Tematik Algı Testi(TAT), Baglam Publications, Istanbul.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
2	Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
3	Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
2	Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
3	Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
2	Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
2	Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
3	Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
2	Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
3	Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
4	Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.

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	7	1	7
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	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	7	1	7
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	7	1	7
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	10	10
TOTAL	60	0	130