Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Basics of Psychological Testing Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
Syllabus for Basics of Psychological Testing
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Module 1: Fundamentals of Psychological Testing
- A Introduction to Psychological Testing – Definition, importance, and applications.
- B Characteristics of a Good Test – Standardization, reliability, validity, and norms.
- C Types of Psychological Tests – Intelligence, personality, aptitude, and achievement tests.
- D Ethical Issues in Psychological Testing – Privacy, bias, and cultural considerations.
Module 2: Test Construction and Interpretation
- A Steps in Test Development – Test planning, item writing, and item analysis. Standardization and Norms
- B Reliability– Types, significance, and methods of assessment.
- C Validity – Types, significance, and methods of assessment.
- D Application of Psychological Tests – Use in clinical, educational, and organizational settings.
Text Books
- 1 Kaplan, R. M., & Saccuzzo, D. P. (2017). Psychological Testing: Principles, Applications, and Issues (9th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Reference Books
- 3 Cohen, R. J., & Swerdlik, M. E. (2017). Psychological Testing and Assessment: An Introduction to Tests and Measurement (9th ed.). McGraw-Hill.