Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Psychological Tests RPD303 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 1 + 2 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ahmet SAPANCI
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ahmet SAPANCI (Güz)
Goals Explaining basic concepts of psychological tests, history of psychological tests, psychometric properties of tests (reliability, validity), approaches, ethical standards of tests? application, interpretation and controlling and types of psychological tests.
Course Content I-Basic concepts of psychological tests II-History of psychological tests III-Psychometric properties of psychological tests IV-Approaches of psychological tests V-Psychological tests VI-Application, interpretation, control of psychological tests and ethical standards
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explains basic notions of psychological tests.
2 Lists important developments in psychological tests? history.
3 Explains psychometric properties of psychological tests.
4 Classifies psychological tests? approaches.
5 Compares types of psychological tests.
6 Gives examples for ethical standards of use, application and interpretation of psychological tests.
7 Solves the potential problems of psychological test application related to individual differences.
8 Selects scales among psychological tests and prepares them.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Structuring and introducing of the course. Basic concepts and history Other Activities
2. Week Psychometric properties of psychological tests Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Approaches of psychological tests Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week Psychological Tests: Intelligence (ability) Tests Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Psychological Tests: Intelligence (ability) Tests Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Projective Tests Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Personality Scales Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week 1. Midterm exam
9. Week Personality Scales Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Interest Scales Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Attitude Scales Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Achievement Tests Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Application, interpretation, control and ethical standards of psychological tests Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week General Review of the Semester Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Interview
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
2 Supports individuals' self-realization and psychological well-being with a multidisciplinary approach by taking into account the new paradigms in the field of counseling and guidance.
4 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of counseling and guidance by adapting it to the needs of the institution (education, health, industry, justice, family counseling centers, employment offices, etc.).
8 Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods, and instructional technologies in creating the learning-teaching process.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY2 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
PY4 5 4 0 6 0 0 8 0
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 15 0 0 0 6 0 0 20
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Özgüven, E. (1994). Psikolojik testler. Ankara: Yeni Doğuş Matbaası. Öner, N. (1995). Türkiye’de kullanılan psikolojik testler. İstanbul: Boğaziçi Ün.Yay.
  • Akkoyun, F. (1994). Projektif teknikler. Ankara: Ankara Üniversitesi Basımevi.
  • Murphy, K. R. ve Davidshofer, C. D. (1991). Psychological testing: Principles and applications. Second Edition. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 1 2.5 2.5
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 10 3 30
Research 3 2.5 7.5
Other Activities 1 3 3
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 10.5 10.5
Homework 1 1 3 3
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0