Overview
This unit provides you with the opportunity to become familiar with a number of psychometric tools that will enable description, conceptualisation, and prediction of relevant aspects of a person's functioning, behaviour, and personality. You will learn to perform a number of appropriate standardised psychological tests across a diverse range of client groups and contexts, including the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (4th ed.) and Personality Assessment Inventory. This unit will focus on psychological tests suitable for adults, and opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration, critical analysis, and ethical decision making will be provided. This unit also includes a compulsory residential school.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2022
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a pass/fail (non-graded) unit. To pass the unit, you must pass all of the individual assessment tasks shown in the table above.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Have Your Say Feedback
Students felt that the vast range of topics covered to explore adult psychological assessment were identified as a strength of the unit.
The content of the unit will continue to focus on a range of topics within the field of adult assessment.
Feedback from Have your Say Feedback
Students asked for a residential school, to enhance their practical experience with the assessments.
in 2022, the return of the residential school allows for more practical experience with the assessments to enhance students' learning experiences.
- Interpret psychological assessment results and synthesise with cognitive and practical understanding of psychological assessment and formulation across diverse contexts for adults.
- Communicate high level, independent judgements related to test choice and interpretation, and formulation targeting adults.
- Apply knowledge related to the administration and scoring of adult psychological assessments.
- Communicate effectively with a range of client, specialist, and nonspecialist audiences.
Learning outcomes are drawn from specifications for study at level 9 as indicated by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), program of study criteria as stated by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsychBA), and the following core competencies stated by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC):
- 3.2 Apply evidence-based and scientific methods to professional practice across the lifespan in empirically valid and culturally responsive ways,
- 3.4 Perform appropriate standardised psychological testing, as part of broader assessment, to assess and interpret aspects of functioning,
- 3.5 Identify psychological disorders using a recognised taxonomy,
- 3.6 Conduct professional interviews and assessments and synthesise information from multiple sources, including assessment of risk, to formulate a conceptualisation of the presenting issues to determine the most appropriate interventions, including management of risk, and
- 3.8 Interpret and communicate findings in oral and written formats, including formal psychological reports, using culturally appropriate language (APAC, 2019, p.13-14).
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 0% | ||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 0% | ||||
| 3 - Practical Assessment - 0% | ||||
| 4 - Written Assessment - 0% | ||||
| 5 - Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books - 0% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Knowledge | ||||
| 2 - Communication | ||||
| 3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | ||||
| 4 - Research | ||||
| 5 - Self-management | ||||
| 6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | ||||
| 7 - Leadership | ||||
| 8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
t.depauw@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Context of Clinical Assessment
Chapter
Additional readings on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Introduction to personality testing
Chapter
Additional readings on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Personality: PAI - administration & scoring
Chapter
Additional readings on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Personality: PAI - interpretation
Chapter
Additional readings on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Brief instruments for treatment, planning, monitoring, and outcome assessment
Chapter
Refer to Case Report requirements on Moodle and additional readings
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
WAIS - administration
Chapter
Additional readings on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Practical Assessment Due: Week 6 Monday (22 Aug 2022) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
WAIS - scoring and interpretation
Chapter
Additional readings on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Neuropsychological Assessment
Chapter
Additional readings on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Assessment of capacity
Chapter
Readings on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Forensic & Organisational assessment
Chapter
Readings on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Online Test
Chapter
There are no additional readings this week
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Review week
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
As this is a competency-based unit, a pass grade is 70% or greater. If a student fails an assessment item, they will be offered a re-submission attempt, as per the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
1 Online Quiz(zes)
The test will open at the designated time on the day of testing. The total duration will be one hour to completion and will close automatically when your time is up. You will be tested on knowledge pertaining the readings, discussion and lecture content from this unit.
The test is divided into:
- 10 multiple-choice questions (1 mark each)
- five short answer questions (2 marks each)
- two client scenarios (5 marks each)
1
Other
Week 11 Wednesday (28 Sept 2022) 10:00 am AEST
Review/Exam Week Wednesday (12 Oct 2022)
Detailed marking criteria, including an assessment information sheet will be provided on Moodle
- Communicate high level, independent judgements related to test choice and interpretation, and formulation targeting adults.
- Apply knowledge related to the administration and scoring of adult psychological assessments.
2 Written Assessment
This assessment requires you to write an Assessment report as per the case report guidelines set down by the Psychology Board of Australia. A detailed marking criteria will be placed on Moodle under the Assessment tab.
You will be provided with a brief case scenario and a completed Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) which you must score, interpret and then complete a written report.
Week 6 Friday (26 Aug 2022) 11:59 pm AEST
Week 8 Monday (5 Sept 2022)
Detailed marking criteria, including an assessment information sheet will be provided on Moodle
No submission method provided.
- Interpret psychological assessment results and synthesise with cognitive and practical understanding of psychological assessment and formulation across diverse contexts for adults.
- Communicate high level, independent judgements related to test choice and interpretation, and formulation targeting adults.
- Communicate effectively with a range of client, specialist, and nonspecialist audiences.
3 Practical Assessment
This tasks require you to score the PAI with the relevant scoring forms. After scoring, you will record a video wherein you'll provide feedback to this client. This recording will be stored one your Onedrive and a link will be sent to the unit coordinator (t.depauw@cqu.edu.au). The scoring forms have to be uploaded via Moodle. I will check your scoring and provide feedback on your scoring forms.
Additionally, you'll write a reflection piece (max one A4 page!) about your feedback video.
Week 6 Monday (22 Aug 2022) 11:59 pm AEST
Week 8 Monday (5 Sept 2022)
Detailed marking criteria, including an assessment information sheet will be provided on Moodle
No submission method provided.
- Interpret psychological assessment results and synthesise with cognitive and practical understanding of psychological assessment and formulation across diverse contexts for adults.
- Apply knowledge related to the administration and scoring of adult psychological assessments.
4 Written Assessment
Interprofessional Education (IPE) involves the collaboration between different health professions to learn about, from and with other disciplines, to enhance treatment and improve health outcomes for patient/client care. The IPE process will involve collaboration across the disciplines of Psychology, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology to provide assessment and intervention recommendations for a mutual patient/client. You will work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient/client care through a dedicated moodle site.
As a psychologist, you will work in an interdisciplinary team to develop:
1. An assessment plan for your client
2. An intervention plan for your client
Week 12 Friday (7 Oct 2022) 11:59 pm AEST
Exam Week Friday (21 Oct 2022)
No Assessment Criteria
No submission method provided.
- Communicate effectively with a range of client, specialist, and nonspecialist audiences.
5 Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books
You are required to prepare, conduct, and record roleplays as part of your practicum requirements and for review with your supervisor. A roleplay record must be completed for each roleplay as both clinician and client. You must record your preparation and roleplay time into your logbook regularly throughout the term. Your logbook will be checked during individual supervision sessions.
You must submit your Practicum Review to the moodle portal by the due date. How to complete and record practicum information will be discussed at length during week 1.
Review/Exam Week Friday (14 Oct 2022) 11:59 pm AEST
Exam Week Friday (21 Oct 2022)
No Assessment Criteria
- Interpret psychological assessment results and synthesise with cognitive and practical understanding of psychological assessment and formulation across diverse contexts for adults.
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
