2027 Winter Semester PY4690/Lecture/A3 - Principles of Psychological Assessment | Credits 3.00 This course examines the psychometric assessment tools used in psychology and education. The issues around test construction, administration, and interpretation will be addressed. Measurement techniques, personality and situational factors that may influence the results and the use of psychological and educational tests in the decision making process and diagnosis will also be discussed. In addition, special attention will be given to the assessment of children and adults, minorities and those with special needs, and the use of assessment in career counselling. The ethical and the legal implication of the use of psychological tests will also be covered. Students will be introduced to several instruments that measure aptitude, achievement, interest, intelligence, and personality (objective and projective). Prerequisites: PY1040 and PY1050 and permission of the instructor Transfer: Refer to the Transfer Alberta website for up to date information.

Delivery Type	On-Campus (Attend On-Campus, In-Person)
Registration Type	Credit
Fees	Library Fee $5.50 per credit Mental Health $4.15 per credit SA Fee $11.23 per credit Student Serv Fee $11.00 per credit Technology $7.50 per credit Tuition $162.60 per credit Wellness $5.09 per credit
Instructors	AL-Asadi, Ali M
Duration	1/5/2027 - 4/21/2027
Schedule	Mon  6:00 PM - 8:50 PM;  GP, GP Campus, Room D308
Corequisites	N/A
Credit Types	Alpha Grade
Class	40 Seats | 40 Remaining
	Open