FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Department of Psychology

PSY 414 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Psychological Testing in Practice
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
PSY 414
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
6

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Case Study
Q&A
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to present common psychological tests used in the field of clinical neuropsychology. Several neuropsychological tests from different theoretical backgrounds will be demonstrated in this course.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to recognize basic assessment devices at basic level.
  • Will be able explain the concept of testing and assessment in clinical neuropsychology.
  • Will be able to discuss the historical development of neuropsychological assessment in clinical neuropsychology.
  • Will be able to explain historical milestones and development of neuropsychological testing in practice.
  • Will be able to compare different neuropsychological tests in relation to their theoretical background.
  • Will be able to evaluate critically advantages and disadvantages of neuropsychological testing.
Course Description In this course, historical development of clinical neuropsychological testing and assessment would be explored. During the semester neuropsychological functions such as memory, attention, executive functions, language functions, and different tests developed to evaluate neuropsychopathology will be explained by considering their psychometric properties.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to Neuropsychology Zillmer, E. A., Spiers, M. V., & Culbertson, W. C. (2007). Principles of Neuropsychology (2nd ed.). Belmont, USA: Wadsworth Publishing (Chapter 1: A History of Neuropsychology; pp. 3-31 & Chapter 2: Methods of Investigating Brain; pp. 32-61). Lezak, M. D., Howieson, D. B., Bigler, E. D., & Tranel, D. (2012). Neuropsychological Assessment (5th ed.). New York, USA: Oxford University Press (Chapter 1: Basic Concepts; pp. 56-103)
2 Content of neuropsychological assessment Zillmer, E. A., Spiers, M. V., & Culbertson, W. C. (2007). Principles of Neuropsychology (2nd ed.). Belmont, USA: Wadsworth Publishing (Chapter 3: Neuropsychological Assessment and Diagnosis; pp. 62-90). Lezak, M. D., Howieson, D. B., Bigler, E. D., & Tranel, D. (2012). Neuropsychological Assessment (5th ed.). New York, USA: Oxford University Press (Chapter 1: The Practice of Neuropsychological Assessment; pp. 35-55 & Chapter 2: Basic Concepts; pp. 56-103)
3 History taking in neuropsychological evaluation, test selection, application and report writing Zillmer, E. A., Spiers, M. V., & Culbertson, W. C. (2007). Principles of Neuropsychology (2nd ed.). Belmont, USA: Wadsworth Publishing (Chapter 3: Neuropsychological Assessment and Diagnosis; pp. 62-90). Strauss, E., Sherman, E. M., & Spreen, O. (2006). A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests: Administration, Norms, and Commentary (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press (Chapter 3: History Taking; pp. 55-74 & Chapter 4: Test Selection, Test Administration, and Preparation of the Patient; pp. 75-85 & Chapter 5: Report Writing and Feedback Sessions; pp. 86-97). Lezak, M. D., Howieson, D. B., Bigler, E. D., & Tranel, D. (2012). Neuropsychological Assessment (5th ed.). New York, USA: Oxford University Press (Chapter 5: The Neuropsychological Examination-Procedures; pp. 245-317 & Chapter 6: The Neuropsychological Examination-Interpretations; pp. 318-358)
4 Midterm exam
5 Neuropsychological Tests - Memory, Executive Functions, Attention and Language Functions Zillmer, E. A., Spiers, M. V., & Culbertson, W. C. (2007). Principles of Neuropsychology (2nd ed.). Belmont, USA: Wadsworth Publishing (Chapter 3: Neuropsychological Assessment and Diagnosis; pp. 62-90). Strauss, E., Sherman, E. M., & Spreen, O. (2006). A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests: Administration, Norms, and Commentary (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press (Chapter 8: Executive Functions; pp. 401-545 & Chapter 9: Attention; ss: 546-677 & Chapter 10: Memory; pp. 678-890 & Chapter 11: Language Tests; pp. 891-962). Lezak, M. D., Howieson, D. B., Bigler, E. D., & Tranel, D. (2012). Neuropsychological Assessment (5th ed.). New York, USA: Oxford University Press (Chapter 9: Orientation and Attention; pp. 774-819 & Chapter 11: Memory I Tests; pp. 894-996 & Chapter 12: Memory II Tests; pp. 998-1263 & Chapter 13: Verbal Functions and Language Skills; pp. 1036-1083 & Chapter 16: Executive Functions; pp. 1265-1349)
6 Application in Class - Neuropsychological Tests
7 Application in Class - Neuropsychological Tests
8 Application in Class - Neuropsychological Tests
9 Application in Class - Neuropsychological Tests
10 Application in Class - Neuropsychological Tests
11 Application in Class - Neuropsychological Tests
12 Application in Class - Neuropsychological Tests
13 Application in Class - Neuropsychological Tests
14 Application in Class - Neuropsychological Tests
15 Overview of the course
16 Final exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Lezak, M. D., Howieson, D. B., Loring, D. W., & Fischer, J. S. (2004). Neuropsychological assessment (4th ed.). Oxford University Press.

ISBN: 9780195395525
 
Strauss, E., Sherman, E. M., & Spreen, O. (2006). A compendium of Neuropsychological tests: Administration, norms, and commentary (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.
 
ISBN: 9780195159578
 
Zillmer, E., Spiers, M., & Culbertson, W. C. (2008). Principles of neuropsychology (2nd ed.). Wadsworth.
 
ISBN: 9780495003762
 
Suggested Readings/Materials

Karakaş, S., Erdoğan Bakar, E., Doğutepe Dinçer, E. (2013). BİLNOT Bataryası El Kitabı: Nöropsikolojik Testlerin Yetişkinler için Araştırma ve Geliştirme Çalışmaları BİLNOT-Yetişkin (2. Basım). Eğitim Yayınevi

ISBN: 9786055176259
 

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
1
35
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
5
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
20
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
80
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
20
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
14
2
28
Field Work
1
40
40
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
14
14
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
1
10
10
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
20
20
Final Exam
1
20
20
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge of basic concepts, theories, approaches (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, social, developmental, statistical, humanistic, psychodynamic, and socio-cultural), and current applications specific to the field of psychology by using current course materials and instruments.

X
2

To have basic knowledge and skills about the applications in the different subfields of psychology.

X
3

To have basic knowledge about the testing and measurement instruments used in different subfields of psychology and basic level skill that does not require expertise in carrying out applications in different subfields of psychology.

X
4

To make use of other disciplines that may contribute to psychology and have basic knowledge about the contribution of psychology to these disciplines.

5

To have cumulative knowledge about the position of psychology as a scientific discipline in Turkey, the conducted research, applications and problems encountered from past to present in the field of psychology.

X
6

To have the competence to conduct a research individually and/or as a team using the knowledge acquired in the field of psychology, interpret the findings obtained by using scientific problem solving and critical thinking approaches.

7

To have the ability to construct a research hypothesis, create a research design, collect data, analyze it, report it in a scientific writing format, and interpret it by using basic knowledge related to testing and measurement, research methods, and statistics acquired in the field of psychology.

8

To have the competence to share the theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field of psychology with the experts and lay people by using the required information and communication technologies in scientific studies and events that benefit the society.

9

To have knowledge of the relevant professional and ethical values ​​in the domains of psychology and respect individual differences and human rights in research and practices related to psychology.

X
10

To constantly renew herself/himself professionally by following both national and international publications in the field of psychology, the developments in testing and measurement instruments and software programs used in the discipline.

11

To establish written and verbal communication with experts and lay people by using both Turkish and English.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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