- Docente: Paola Gremigni
- Crediti formativi: 4
- SSD: M-PSI/03
- Lingua di insegnamento: Inglese
- Modalità didattica: Convenzionale - Lezioni in presenza
- Campus: Cesena
- Corso: Laurea Magistrale in Psychology of wellbeing and social inclusivity (cod. 5700)
Conoscenze e abilità da conseguire
By the end of the course students will know the theoretical basis of psychological testing theories, and practical applications in the areas of health, well-being and social inclusivity.
Contenuti
The measurement in Psychology according to the Classical Test Theory: true score theory, sources of error, and reliability. The validation process: test development, item analysis, and source of validity evidence. Statistical methods for validation studies: analyses of validity (structural, criterion, predictive) and reliability (internal consistency and stability over time).
Psychological measurement instruments: searching, choosing, adapting, and/or developing quantitative measurement instruments to be applied in the areas of psychological health, well-being, and social inclusivity after identifying specific target populations.
The application of tests in psychological contexts: scoring and interpretation of results of a test, assessment profile of cases, and drafting of written reports.
The course comprises theoretical parts, tools/measures presentation, and laboratory activities on the covered topics.
The course will take place during the first cycle of lectures (from October to December 2021) at the Department of Psychology in Bologna.
Testi/Bibliografia
Scientific papers and other materials will be proposed by the teacher during the course to be used for developing the paper for the exam.
Metodi didattici
Frontal lectures to provide theoretical illustration of the course topics; interactive parts in which examples and cases will be illustrated and discussed in the classroom with students; students working in small groups; individual and/or group class presentations.
Modalità di verifica e valutazione dell'apprendimento
The exam consists of a written paper on a topic assigned by the teacher and developed by a small group of students accompanied by an oral presentation of the results.
Strumenti a supporto della didattica
Scientific papers, Power-Point presentation, and live data analysis.
Orario di ricevimento
Consulta il sito web di Paola Gremigni
SDGs
L'insegnamento contribuisce al perseguimento degli Obiettivi di Sviluppo Sostenibile dell'Agenda 2030 dell'ONU.