PSY 6020 - Measurement in Psychology

(1 unit)

Reviews traditional trait-oriented and behavior-oriented perspectives on assessing human behavior; the development of assessment methodologies including interviews, self-reports, ratings by others, self-monitoring and direct observation. Includes reliability and validity and accuracy and generalizability. Provides the conceptual and methodological underpinnings for future courses in assessment and useful for clinical, industrial, educational or laboratory contexts.
Prerequisites: PSY 6021