Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics of Psychological Assesment
Course Code
VPUPK_385
Branch of Science
General Psychology; Psychology
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Gunita Skaldere-Darmudasa
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, vppk@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
Develop and raise understanding of basic principles of psychological assessment and evaluation, assesment objectives, ethical aspects, methods, types, prerequisites and limitations.
Preliminary Knowledge
General psychology, cognitive psychology, personality psychology and developmental psychology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Defines the concept, objectives of psychological assessment. Has knowledge to describe the stages of psychological research and their content; understand the specific nature of the psychological assessment of ageing stages; understands the limitations of psychological assessment; know the conditions of professional ethics in the context of psychological assessment; identify and classify psychological assessment methods, their application areas and limitations.
Skills
1.Analyses the sequence of stages of psychological assessment and their significance. Identify appropriate assessment methods in accordance with the purpose. Assess the advantages and limitations of assessment methods by justifying the choice. Explain the ethical duties and professional standards of a psychologist in assessment.
Competences
1.Integrate theoretical knowledge to select appropriate assessment methods for different purposes. Apply principles of psychological assessment when planning the assessment process. Comply with professional and ethical requirements in psychological assessment.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
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Study the binding documentation, the psychologists’ law, the code of ethics, the principles of psychological assessment in the literature relating to the conduct of psychological assessment. |
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Examination
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Test |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Examination |
60.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Introduction to the Basics of Psychological Assesment. Aims and objectives of psychological assessment. Study course requirements and evaluation criteria.
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Ethical aspects of psychological assessment. Requirements for carrying out psychological assessment within the scope of the Law. Stages and documentation of psychological assessment.
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Ethical aspects of psychological assessment. Requirements for carrying out psychological assessment within the scope of the Law. Stages and documentation of psychological assessment.
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Validity, application of psychological assessment methods. Psychometric criteria.
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Validity, application of psychological assessment methods. Psychometric criteria.
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Validity, application of psychological assessment methods. Psychometric criteria.
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Types of psychological assessment. Psychological assessment in different stages of age. Selection, benefits and limitations of appropriate methods.
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Types of psychological assessment. Psychological assessment in different stages of age. Selection, benefits and limitations of appropriate methods.
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Types of psychological assessment. Psychological assessment in different stages of age. Selection, benefits and limitations of appropriate methods.
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Establishing secure contact with client. Interview and analysis of key facts of life history.
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Establishing secure contact with client. Interview and analysis of key facts of life history.
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Basic principles of the assessment of cognitive processes and classification of the assessment methods.
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Methods of attention assessment.
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Methods of attention assessment.
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Methods of memory research.
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Methods of memory research.
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Methods of memory research.
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Assessment of thinking processes.
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Assessment of thinking processes.
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Assessment of thinking processes.
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Methods of cognitive ability, intelligence research.
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Methods of cognitive ability, intelligence research.
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Methods of cognitive ability, intelligence research.
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Auditorium
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Methods for studying personality factors and traits.
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Methods for studying personality factors and traits.
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Methods for studying personality factors and traits.
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Auditorium
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Methods for studying personality factors and traits.
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EU-field (self-assessment, self-conception, self-attitudes, identity) assessment methods.
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EU-field (self-assessment, self-conception, self-attitudes, identity) assessment methods.
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Auditorium
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Methods for exploring the emotional sphere.
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Auditorium
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Methods for exploring the emotional sphere.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
64 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the Basics of Psychological Assesment. Aims and objectives of psychological assessment. Study course requirements and evaluation criteria.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Ethical aspects of psychological assessment. Requirements for carrying out psychological assessment within the scope of the Law. Stages and documentation of psychological assessment.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Ethical aspects of psychological assessment. Requirements for carrying out psychological assessment within the scope of the Law. Stages and documentation of psychological assessment.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Validity, application of psychological assessment methods. Psychometric criteria.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Types of psychological assessment. Psychological assessment in different stages of age. Selection, benefits and limitations of appropriate methods.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Establishing secure contact with client. Interview and analysis of key facts of life history.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Establishing secure contact with client. Interview and analysis of key facts of life history.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of the assessment of cognitive processes and classification of the assessment methods.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Methods of memory research.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Methods of attention assessment.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Assessment of thinking processes.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Assessment of thinking processes.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Methods of cognitive ability, intelligence research.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Methods for studying personality factors and traits.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Methods for studying personality factors and traits.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Methods for studying personality factors and traits.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Methods for studying personality factors and traits.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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EU-field (self-assessment, self-conception, self-attitudes, identity) assessment methods.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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EU-field (self-assessment, self-conception, self-attitudes, identity) assessment methods.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Methods for exploring the emotional sphere.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Gary Groth-Marnat. (2016). Handbook of psychological assessment. 6th ed. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, xii, 911 lpp
2.
Kaplan, R. M. & Saccuzzo, D. P (2013). Psychological assessment and theory: creating and using psychological tests. 8th ed. Australia: Wadsworth Cengage Learning
3.
Groth-Marnat, G. (2009). Handbook of Psychological Assessment. Fourth edition. John Wiley & Sons. 69-101 pp. The Asessment Interview; 129-195 pp. Intelligence scales; 197-212 pp. Memory scales; 621-811 pp. Psychological Report and Appendixs
4.
Puriņa-Biezā Katrīna Elizabete, Ozoliņa Līga. (2024). Mākslīgais intelekts augstākajā izglītībā. Vadlīnijas.
Additional Reading
1.
Behavior-based assessment in psychology: going beyond self-report in the personality, affective, motivation, and social domains. edited by Tuulia M. Ortner and Fons J.R. van de Vijver. Toronto, Ontario: Hogrefe, (2015)
2.
Kaplan, R. M., & Saccuzzo, D. P. (2009). Psychological Testing: Principles, Applications, and Issues. Cengage Learning.
3.
Groth-Marnat, G. (2009). Handbook of Psychological Assessment. 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons.
4.
Hersen, M. (2004). Psychological Assessment in Clinical Practice: A Pragmatic Guide. Taylor & Francis.
5.
Lichtenberger, E. O., Mather, N., Kaufman, N. L., Kaufman, A. (2004). Essentials of Assessment Report Writing. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons
6.
Izglītības kvalitātes valsts dienests. Psihologa atzinuma par personas psiholoģisko izpēti vadlīnijas.
7.
Izglītības kvalitātes valsts dienests. Vadlīnijas sadarbības pārskata veidošanai.
8.
Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 301. Psihologu noteikumi. Publicēts: Latvijas Vēstnesis, 106, 31.05.2018. OP numurs: 2018/106.3.