Psychology
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSI443

Course Name:

Psychological Tests I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

TR-EN

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Common Pool

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ECE TUNCAY SENLET

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. TÜLAY AYDIN TÜRKMEN
Dr. BİLİNMİYOR BEKLER
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ECE TUNCAY SENLET

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to examine the concept of psychological test in each sub-field of psychology in detail and to teach students the content and the use of it, its technical and theoretical basis, validity and reliability in test development, standardization, forming scale items and, the evaluation of commonly used scales. Besides the evaluation of important issues such as ethical dimensions, this course aims to teach students the objectives and areas of application.

Course Content:

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) A
2) A
3) A
4) A
5) A
6) A
7) A
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Psychological Measurement and Evaluation	Lecturer's notes and related articles
2)	Historical, Cultural, Legal and Ethical Factors in Psychological Evaluation	Lecturer's notes and related articles
3)	Basic Statistics for Norms and Psychological Tests	Lecturer's notes and related articles
4)	Validity	Lecturer's notes and related articles
5)	Reliability	Lecturer's notes and related articles
6)	Test Development	Reading for the midterm exam
7)	All topics covered in the course for 6 weeks	Lecturer's notes and related articles
8)	Test Application and Interview Techniques	Lecturer's notes and related articles
9)	Theories of Intelligence and Binet Scales	Lecturer's notes and related articles
10)	Wechsler Intelligence Scales	Lecturer's notes and related articles
11)	Measurement and evaluation in pre-school period	Lecturer's notes and related articles
12)	Measurement and evaluation in school period (Educational Tests)	Lecturer's notes and related articles
13)	Group Tests	Lecturer's notes and related articles
14)	Bias in Psychological Tests (bias)	Lecturer's notes and related articles
15)	All topics covered in the course for 14 weeks	Lecturer's notes and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Öğretim görevlisinin notları ve ilgili makaleler
References:	Öğretim görevlisinin notları ve ilgili makaleler

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2) With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2)	With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3)	Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4)	Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5)	Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6)	Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	2	% 50
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	42
Presentations / Seminar	14	42
Homework Assignments	14	28
Quizzes	13	13
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	3
Total Workload		173