PSYCHOMETRIC TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Students will need to achieve a good understanding of psychometric models and their operationalizations in psychopathology and neuropsychology.
Prerequisites
no precondition
Course contents summary
The aims of the course is to provide students with the theoretical and practical tools to understand and develop the most important psychometric techniques used in research, psycho-diagnostics and evaluation of neuropsychological and psychopathological disorders (developmental, degenerative and acquired).
Course contents
The most important psychometric tests in clinical and psychodiagnostic: description, areas and precautions of use.
Recommended readings
Barbaranelli C., Natali E. (2008). I test psicologici: teorie e modelli psicometrici. Carocci Editore
Ercolani, A.P. (2012). Strumenti statistici per la ricerca, la valutazione e la diagnosi in psicologia. Raffaello Cortina Editore. (pp. 71-144).
Teaching methods
frontal lesson or groups exercise using audiovisual material
Assessment methods and criteria
three tests in progress, the entire program written test, oral exam optional
