Psych 323_2022_MANUAL_for printing (4).docx

Document Overview

• Document Code: FM-STL-013

• Revision No.: 01

• Effectivity Date: June 07, 2021

• Pages: 230

• Institution: Saint Louis University School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts

Module Developers

• Dr. Mary Pauline E. Namoca, PhD, RPsy, LPT

• Nicole Sabrina L. Dela Cruz, MS GC, RGC, RPm, LPT

• Jomel Q. Viado, MS GC, RPm

• Marie Joy W. Cheong, MS GC, RPm

Course Introduction

• Course Title: Psychological Assessment II

• Purpose: To enhance knowledge and skills in psychological testing, including administration, scoring, and interpretation.

  • Follow-up Course: Psychological Assessment I

  • Emphasis on actual working knowledge of tests and their ethical implications.

  • Encouragement for further readings and research.

Course Modules

MODULE I: Introduction

1. Unit 1: The Evolution of the Testing Enterprise

2. Unit 2: Problems and Issues in Psychological Testing in the Philippines

3. Unit 3: Social and Ethical Implications of Testing

MODULE II: General Mental Ability Tests

1. Overview of concepts and applications in mental ability testing.

MODULE III: Aptitude Tests

1. Aptitude vs. Intelligence distinction and applications.

MODULE IV: Achievement Tests

1. Nature of achievement as assessed and its differences from intelligence and aptitude.

MODULE V: Assessment of Interests, Values, and Attitudes

1. Understanding personal motivations and their implications in assessment.

MODULE VI: Personality Assessment Procedures

1. Insights into personality testing and evaluation.

MODULE VII: Psychological Testing in Different Settings

1. Overview of testing applications in settings including education, industry, and legal contexts.

Module I: Introduction

Importance of Psychological Testing

• Psychological tests provide significant impacts on education, placements, and support for individuals needing special assistance.

Learning Outcomes

1. Appreciate the historical development of psychological tests.

2. Identify sources for test information.

3. Discuss ethical considerations in testing.

4. Interpret psychological test results accurately.

Unit 1: The Evolution of the Testing Enterprise

Historical Overview

• Early Testing: Civil service exams in China; use of testing by ancient Greeks; testing developments during the 19th century shaped modern psychology.

• Contributors: Discussions on Francis Galton, Cattell, and Binet's contributions to the intelligence testing framework.

Early Interest in Classification

• Assessment of mentally impaired individuals evolved from a history of maltreatment to a focus on education and rehabilitation.

Testing Development Milestones

1. Binet’s Contribution: Understanding intelligence measurement shifted to complex psychological processes.

2. Group Testing: Emergence during World War I with the Army Alpha and Beta tests.

3. Development of Aptitude Testing: Influenced by industrial needs and educational performance.

Unit 2: Problems and Issues in Psychological Testing in the Philippines

Key Issues

1. Validation: Ensuring tests are appropriate for local contexts.

• Example: Misinterpretations of Western tests in Filipino contexts.

2. Cultural Characteristics: Recognizing that Filipino personality traits may vary from western psychological profiles.

3. Test Applicability: Trend toward local test development amidst insufficient publishing and follow-up studies.

Unit 3: Ethical and Social Implications of Testing

Ethical Considerations

• Discussions on respect for privacy, consent, and the implications of psychological testing practices.

Accumulated Notes on Units

Psychological Testing Concepts

• **Testing Definitions:

  • Aptitude:** Measures potential learning ability.

  • Achievement: Evaluates knowledge gained through education.

  • Intelligence: A broad measure often associated with academic performance.

Assessment Tools

Instrumentation Overview

1. Importance of reliable norms and consideration of diversity in population samples.

2. Recommendations for using personality inventories and the need for valid interpretation in various settings.

Common Assessment Tools

• Personality Inventories: Assess various factors of personality.

• Aptitude Tests: Measure specific learning outcomes.

• Achievement Tests: Assess knowledge or skills already acquired.

• Available resources include significant test instruments and assessments used locally and in various educational settings.

Recommendations for Test Use

Ethical Testing Procedures

• Emphasize the need for informed consent, qualified test administration, and interpretative transparency to ensure ethical assessment practices.

Conclusion

• Continuous improvement and relevance of psychological assessments are essential for effective psychological evaluation, counseling, and educational purposes.