Information Package / Course Catalogue
Measurement and Assessment in Clinical Psychology
Course Code: KPJ604
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To be able to manage and perform the psychological evaluation process: To collect data, make decisions and write reports in accordance with the referral question with a holistic approach.

Course Content

Recognition of objective and projective tests commonly used in clinical practice, recognition of clinical scales, structured and semi-structured interview tools, validity reliability problems, and discussion and application of appropriate assessment and evaluation tools; MMPI application and evaluation principles, report preparation course content.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Know objective and projective tests commonly used in clinic, know and differentiate clinical scales, structured and semi-structured interview tools.
2.Understands and attaches importance to the validity and reliability problems and the proper use of measurement and assessment tools.
3.Recognize and apply the features of assessment and evaluation areas (intelligence, personality, neuropsychology, psychopathology).
4.Know the principles of MMPI implementation and evaluation and prepare reports.
5.Distinguishes the differences between dynamic and classification based evaluation and evaluates.
6.Knows the principles of psychological evaluation report writing and performs holistic evaluation steps.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kellerman, H., Burry, A. (1997). Handbook of Psychodiagnostic Testing.
2.Friedman, A.F., Webb, J. T., Lewak, R. (1989). Psychological Assessment with the MMPI.
3.Graham, J. R., (1987). The MMPI A Practical Guide.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the Course Content and Program
Week 2 - Theoretical
Clinical interview
Week 3 - Theoretical
Principles of diagnosis
Week 4 - Theoretical
Evaluating the truth
Week 5 - Theoretical
Nature of Anxiety; Defense structure
Week 6 - Theoretical
Impulse control
Week 7 - Theoretical
Interpersonal behavior
Week 8 - Theoretical
MMPI development
Week 9 - Theoretical
MMPI
Week 10 - Theoretical
MMPI
Week 11 - Theoretical
Rorchach practice and scoring
Week 12 - Theoretical
Rorchach interpretation
Week 13 - Theoretical
IQ review and report
Week 14 - Theoretical
Parts of the diagnostic report
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%40
Term Assignment1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment120121
Term Project130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)94
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
5
5
OÇ-2
5
4
OÇ-3
5
4
OÇ-4
4
5
OÇ-5
5
4
OÇ-6
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026