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Psychological Assessment in Applied Settings

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ABOUT THE COURSE:This course introduces students to the principles and applications of psychological assessment in diverse settings. It covers the construction, standardization, and evaluation of psychological tests, focusing on reliability, validity, and ethical practices. Students will learn how to develop, administer, and interpret assessments for educational, clinical, counseling, and organizational purposes. Emphasis is placed on cultural sensitivity, test adaptation, and real-world challenges in measurement. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with both theoretical understanding and practical skills essential for responsible psychological testing.INTENDED AUDIENCE:UG and PG students, UGC NET aspirants, HR professionals, Counsellors and psychotherapistsPREREQUISITES: IntermediateINDUSTRY SUPPORT:Mercer | Mettl

Syllabus

Week 1:Introduction to Psychological Assessment

Week 2:Principles, Ethics, and Test Construction Approaches

Week 3:Item writing and Item analysis

Week 4:Reliability and Validity in Testing

Week 5:Standardization and Norms

Week 6:Applications in Educational and Work Settings

Week 7:Psychological Testing and Assessment in Clinical and

Counselling Setting

Week 8:Measurement and Cross-cultural Issues in Psychological

Testing

Taught by

Dr. Akankshi Srivastava, Dr. Akanksha Chaurasiya

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