The course focuses on several aspects of psychological testing. It deals with historical evolution of psychological tests, identification and measurement of traits. The item design strengths and limitations, use, interpretation and adaptation to local administration and analysis of such tests are covered. Aptitude tests, intelligence tests (such as Stanford-Binet and Wechsler Intelligence Scales) and personality tests (such as Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) and Myers’ Briggs Types Indicator (MBTI) are treated. For each of the tests, the construction, strengths and limitations, use, interpretation and adaptation to local conditions are discussed.

Course Code: 
EPS 920
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology