PSY 475 ENTIRE COURSE

PSY 475 ENTIRE COURSE | University Of Phoenix 

PSY 475 Week 1 Individual Assignment Introduction to Psychological Testing Paper

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you summarize the major assumptions and fundamental questions associated with psychological testing. Address the following in your paper:


· Define the term test.
· Describe the major categories of tests and identify the major uses and users of these tests.
Compare and contrast the concepts of reliability and validity and discuss how they affect the field of psychological testing

PSY 475 Week 1 DQS 

DQ 1

Imagine you are conducting an item discrimination analysis on a new test of reading ability developed by your company. Describe what steps you would take to find out how well this test differentiates between individuals with different levels of reading ability.

DQ 2

Imagine you are asked by your employer to evaluate a selection test for new employees. How would you assess the reliability and validity of this test? 


PSY 475 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Psychological Measure Paper

Select in preparation for this assignment a psychological measure of depression, such as the Beck Depression Inventory or Children’s Depression Inventory. Obtain faculty approval of your selected measure prior to beginning this assignment.

Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper in which you analyze your selected psychological measure. As a part of your analysis, address the following items:


· Using the University Library, the Internet, or other sources, select at least two articles that discuss the use of your selected psychological measure. Briefly summarize your selected articles, and compare and contrast their findings.

· Based on the analysis of your articles, discuss the use of your selected measure. Explain who is qualified to administer and interpret the measure and the settings—such as occupational, academic, or counseling—in which it would be appropriate to use the measure.

Differentiate between the populations for which your selected psychological measure is valid and invalid


PSY 475 Week 2 DQS 

DQ 1

Choose two of the methods of psychological tests and measurements (interviews, surveys, observations, etc.) covered in the course readings and describe a real world situation in which it would be appropriate to use each. Make sure to indicate why each technique is appropriate to the situations you describe.


DQ 2

Describe a situation in which you might conduct an item analysis for a new test. What procedures would you use to decide which items to keep and which items to get rid of?


PSY 475 Week 3 Individual Assignment Attitude Survey

Select a contemporary issue that is of interest to you.

Create an attitude survey using your selected issue.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you explain the steps you took to create your survey. Address the following items in your paper:


· Explain the purpose of the survey.
· Discuss the preliminary design issues you experienced in creating your survey.
· Describe the specific instructions for administering, scoring, and interpreting your survey.


Attach a copy of your survey to your paper when you turn it in




PSY 475 Week 3 DQS 

DQ 1

Describe the main differences between Spearman and Thurstone’s theories of intelligence. How do the hierarchical theories attempt to “bridge the gap” between these two theories.


DQ 2

Explain the difference between a fixed and flexible neuropsychological assessment battery. Which type of battery do you think would produce the most accurate assessments and why?



PSY 475 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment Measures of Cognitive Functioning Presentation

Prepare a 10- to 15-minute oral presentation, accompanied by a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which you analyze measures of cognitive functioning. Address the following items in your presentation:


· Describe at least two theories of intelligence.
· Compare and contrast the constructs and measures of intelligence and achievement.


Online Campus students must submit a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes..


PSY 475 Week 4 DQS 

DQ 1

Explain the main differences between objectively scored personality tests and projective tests. Describe a situation in which you would use each kind of test and why. 


DQ 2

Criterion keying, factor analysis, and theory based approaches to personality test development each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Describe how you could combine these three approaches to maximize their strengths and minimize their weaknesses. 


PSY 475 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment Measures of Emotional and Behavioral Functioning Presentation

Prepare a 10- to 15-minute oral presentation, accompanied by a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which you analyze measures of emotional and behavioral functioning. Address the following items in your presentation:


· Describe objective personality tests and explain their use in psychological testing.
· Explain the use of projective techniques in psychological testing and provide an example of this type of test.
· Explain the difference between personality measures and measures of interests and attitudes.


Online Campus students must submit a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes.


PSY 475 Week 5 Individual Assignment Issues in Psychological Testing Worksheet

Complete the University of Phoenix Material, Issues in Psychological Testing Worksheet, located in Week Five of the student website.