Information Package / Course Catalogue
Individual Recognation Techniques
Course Code: BSÖ528
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 7
Objectives of the Course

To be able to comprehend the scope and aims of individual evaluation

Course Content

To gain knowledge about the tests and non-test techniques used in the field of psychology and education to identify the individual and to reveal individual differences; to introduce intelligence, personality, attitude, interest tests and non-test techniques to recognize the individual; to give information about their applications towards individuals and groups; to explain the reporting process of these tests.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Çağatay DERECELİ
Learning Outcomes
1. Interpret the results of tests and non-test techniques and edit the test report through sample test profiles
2. To be able to use psychological test and non-test technical report writing format
3.To be able to select and apply appropriate tests and non-test techniques for the purpose
4. To be able to explain the importance of testing and non-testing techniques in psychological counseling process and reporting.
5. To be able to explain the importance of testing and non-testing techniques in psychological counseling process and reporting.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Individual Recognition Techniques (İbrahim Ethem Özgüven) Nobel Academic Publishing
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Scope of individual assessment (Test and non-test technical practice)and objectives
Week 2 - Theoretical
Historical, cultural, legal and ethical dimensions of assessment
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Factors affecting the evaluation process, the purpose and content of the pre-interview in the psychological evaluation process,
Week 4 - Theoretical
Reliability, validity and usefulness of tests and tests
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluation in preschool and education, achievement, talent, performance, portfolio, authentic evaluation
Week 6 - Theoretical
Introduction to diagnostic tests and test batteries: Intelligence, Personality, Neuropsychological Assessment
Week 7 - Theoretical
Procedure for selecting and applying appropriate tests and non-test techniques
Week 8 - Theoretical
Observation, other observation-based techniques, rating scales, interview technique sample applications (Interim evaluation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Observation, other observational techniques, rating scales, interview technique sample applications
Week 10 - Practice
Questionnaire, Autobiography, Problem Screening List, Sociometry, Who is this?
Week 11 - Theoretical
Other Techniques Used to Identify the Individual: Case Study, Home Visits, Bibliotherapy, etc.
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Recognition and Use of Development Tests and Inventories, Gessel Development Intelligence Test Sample Application, Converting and Interpreting Raw Scores to Standard Scores,
Week 13 - Theoretical
Introduction to Visual-Motor Perception Tests and Sample Applications. Bender Gestalt Sample Application, Rating, Interpretation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Report Writing and Interpretation through Sample Application
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1455140
Assignment1011
Individual Work44432
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)175
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
4
3
4
4
5
3
OÇ-2
3
5
2
4
5
4
OÇ-3
5
4
3
2
4
3
OÇ-4
4
5
2
3
5
4
OÇ-5
2
4
5
3
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026