Representative measures of intelligence, achievement, aptitude, personality, and psychological motor functioning are reviewed. The rationale and validity of the more popular intelligence tests, projective measures, interest inventories, and personality measures currently in use. Considers professional and ethical responsibilities associated with the assessment process, and provides familiarity with administration and interpretation procedures. APPL 608 or an undergraduate Tests and Measurements course. Lab fee may be required.
Students learn to frame inquiries and problems as research questions.
The relative merits and drawbacks of the major research methods are explored. Students develop a research proposal to investigate an applied research question. Relevance to the student's own evolving professional standards is emphasized. An integration of these techniques into the therapy process with couples and families will be explored. Special attention is given to specific issues such as the impact of gender and ethnicity on a family therapeutic intervention.