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PSY 481

Principles of Psychological Assessment

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Theoretical and psychometric bases of psychological assessment. Survey of standard test, interview and observational techniques for evaluating behavioral cognitive and personality characteristics of individuals.

Requirements

Prerequisites

PSY 205

Recommended Preparation

PSY 240
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): PSY 205.

Recommended Preparation

Recommended Preparation: PSY 240.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • collect data with IOA assessments for a variety of topographical behaviors using frequency counts, partial and whole interval methods, latency measures and combinations of these.
  • conduct a preference assessment for edibles and for activities.
  • conduct a standard Funcrional Analysis, as well as “PAIRWISE” and extended FAs.