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2. Interview

Course Description

  • Course title: Psychodiagnostics 3 (Interview)

  • General objective: equip students with interview skills as a data collection technique in psychodiagnostics;

  • understanding humans based on a Biblical Christian perspective,

  • knowing oneself as an interviewer,

  • preparing interview guides, conducting interviews in various settings,

  • analyzing interview results according to theory.

  • Lecturers: Wiwit Puspitasari Dewi, M.Psi; Jessica Amelia Anna, M.Psi.

Course Learning Outcomes (CPMK)

  • CPMK 1: Students are able to explain the understanding of human beings based on a Biblical Christian perspective and daily evaluation to develop an attitude of appreciating human differences and uniqueness in the context of interviews.

  • CPMK 2: Students are able to recognize appropriate basic concepts in interviews based on the material provided; understand the components and importance of basic interview skills for collecting data in psychodiagnostics.

  • CPMK 3: Students are able to carry out an interview project starting with creating an interview guide based on basic interview concepts and other theories used; including the creation of informed consent, to infer the variables used based on the interview results.

  • CPMK 4: Students are able to demonstrate role-playing as a way to practice interview skills in a specified setting.

  • CPMK 5: Students are able to present responsible interview project results based on the psychological code of ethics and the principles of God's Word.

Topics to Be Studied

  • 1) Introduction: human nature

  • 2) Introduction to interview

  • 3) An Interpersonal Communication Process

  • 4) Questions and Their Uses

  • 5) Structuring the Interview

  • 6) Interviewing children, adolescents, and the aged

  • 7) The Recruiting Interview

  • 8) The Employment Interview

Curriculum Points and Assessment Components

  • Attendance rules and academic ethics (brief):

    • Minimum attendance to participate in the Final Exam is 87.5\% of the total face-to-face classes, or a maximum of 2 absences.

    • Presence is counted in the first 15 minutes of the lecture. Leaving class without losing attendance rights if the lecturer arrives after the first 15 minutes; unless there is written agreement.

    • Assignments: submission time follows the agreement when the assignment is given; late submissions reduce the score by 10 points per calendar day up to a maximum of 3 days; assignments submitted late > 3 days are not graded.

    • Students are required to dress professionally according to UPH rules.

    • Sanctions for integrity violations:

    • Falsification of attendance: reduction of 2 \times N_{falsed} from the number of falsified attendances.

    • Plagiarism: a score of 0 and no substitute assignment.

    • Cheating: a score of 0 without substitute assignment/exam.

    • Main reading sources (book/teacher references): bibliography on slides.

References (Reading List)

  • Stewart, C.J. & Cash, W.B. (2017). Interviewing, principles and practices (17th Ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

  • Chang, V. N., Scott, S.T. (1999). Basic interviewing skills: A workbook for practitioners. Chicago: Nelson-Hall Publishers.

  • Keats, D. (2000). Interviewing, a practical guide for students and professionals. Sydney: UNSW Press.

  • Lesmana, J. M. (2005). Panduan praktikum interviu. Jakarta: UI Press.

  • Jones, S.L., & Butman, R.E. (2011). Modern psychotherapies: A comprehensive Christian appraisal (2nd Ed.). Illinois: InterVarsity Press Academic.

  • Tan, S.Y. (2011). Counseling and psychotherapy. Michigan: Baker Academic.

  • Himpunan Psikologi Indonesia (2010). Kode etik Psikologi Indonesia. Jakarta: Himpsi.

Books Used for Lectures

  • See reference list on slides (page 8) for main material sources.

Assessment and Assignment Components (Brief Details)

  • QUIZ (INDIVIDUAL) – 25% (2 quizzes before Midterm, 1 quiz after Midterm):

    • Quiz 1: materials 1–3

    • Quiz 2: materials 4–6

    • Quiz 3: materials 9–10

  • ASSIGNMENT (INDIVIDUAL): Role play – 15%

  • PHASE 1 SUBMISSION (SESSION 8) – PROJECT (GROUP) – 25%

    • INFORMED CONSENT – Group – 10%

    • Interview Guide – Group – 15%

    • Interview Report – Group – 15%

    • Interview Results Presentation – Group – 10%

    • Reflection Writing – Group – 10%

  • PROJECT (GROUP) – 35%

  • Note: Weight distribution on slides is inconsistent in some parts; further coverage is available in RPS/Course Handbook.

Class Activity Process and Schedule

  • Meeting 7: each group will conduct supervision with the lecturer.

  • Meeting 11: Psychodiagnostic seminar (TBA).

  • Meeting 12: Role-playing.

  • Meetings 13–14: Independent study – interview data collection, supervision if needed.

  • Meetings 15–16: Final Exam Presentation.

  • Important meetings: notes regarding assignment execution and evaluation.

Class Organization

  • Class coordinator

  • Group division

Philosophical and Ethical Perspective (Imago Dei)

  • Imago Dei: humans are created in the image of God – possessing rationality and morality; our actions reflect God; good relationship with God and others.

  • Basic human needs according to faith and psychology: need for security (love) and need for significance (meaning/impact).

  • Humans are beings who live in love in relationships; there is a deep longing for connection and influence.

  • The fall of man: humans have the capacity for free choice; our motivations can be contaminated by the desire to be like God, ego-centric.

  • Needs/motivations can sometimes be unhealthy for human interaction and can harm others.

  • Holistic view: humans have physical, mental/emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions; assessment is done based on context.

  • Tend to misjudge people; it is important to avoid misinterpretations during interviews by considering these dimensions.

Practical Application in Interviews

  • Difficult situations: what if you have to interview someone whose criteria are rarely found? Ethical and methodological considerations to achieve a relevant sample.

  • Practical activity: Meet someone you don't know, get to know them, have a light conversation, realize feelings and thoughts that arise (30-minute activity).

  • Group discussion: identify personal strengths and weaknesses in interpersonal interaction.

  • Basic interview principle: interviewing is the first step to getting to know someone; it is important to treat interview participants as fellow Imago Dei.

  • Final reflection assignment: write strategies for developing strengths and improving weaknesses in interaction, on the Moodle forum.

Media Activities & Resources

  • Video reference links related to the concept of Imago Dei and empathy, as well as interview experiences: recommended to review for additional understanding of the context of interview ethics.

  • Discussion of the interview guide in meeting 7 with the supervisor is needed; supervision is used to improve the quality of the guide and interview techniques.

Concluding Notes

  • This material emphasizes a balance between technical interview competence, ethical understanding, and personal reflection related to the Biblical Christian spiritual/ethical dimension.

  • Students are encouraged to actively participate in role-play, presentations, and discussions to strengthen practical interview skills.

Brief Summary for Final Exam Preparation

  • Understand the definition of an interview as a data collection technique in psychodiagnostics.

  • Master the structural steps of an interview and how to adapt it to the audience (children, adolescents, elderly).

  • Learn the concept of Imago Dei, human needs, and how a holistic view influences how we evaluate respondents.

  • Prepare an interview guide (within a relevant theoretical framework) and informed consent for the group project.

  • Prepare the interview report, presentation, and reflection as part of the group project assignment.