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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