Principles of Testing & Measurement ((4 Credits))

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This course focuses on the basic principles, theories, issues, and practices in the field of psychological testing and assessment, a field that separates psychology from other mental health professions. While other professionals might use screening tools, risk assessments, and some types of measurements, only psychologists use tests to assess intelligence, personality, and other psychological constructs. This course will introduce how psychologists measure psychological constructs (like intelligence, emotions, and personality), as well as introduce students to common testing instruments that have been developed for the purpose of evaluating individuals. While it is not required, it might be helpful if students have taken Introduction to Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Theories of Personality, or an equivalent course. This course was previously HDV-283404 Principles of Testing and Measurement.