Psychological Testing (HRM4402) crash course, Online MBA, Semester 4:
This subject covers the nature, history and technical foundations of psychological testing, including norms, reliability and validity, major personality tests…
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- 3h 24m
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- 60 quiz questions
- Assignment
12 lessons in Psychological Testing
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About this subject
This subject covers the nature, history and technical foundations of psychological testing, including norms, reliability and validity, major personality tests such as MBTI, FIRO-B and TAT, and the ethics of test use. After it you will be able to interpret test scores, judge whether a test is sound, choose suitable personality and occupational tests for HR decisions, and handle results with proper confidentiality.
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What Is Psychological Testing? Nature and Uses
Module I, Functions and Origins of Psychological Testing: Concept of Psychological Testing, Nature and Use of Psychological Tests
Psychological Test - Meaning, Characteristics, Nature, Features, Uses, Need and Importance | LECTURE· Being a Best Teacher· 8 min
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History of Psychological Testing
Module I, Functions and Origins of Psychological Testing: Historical Antecedents of Modern Testing
HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND ASSESSMENT· Psychology for Life!· 16 min
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Test Norms and Interpreting Test Scores
Module II, Technical and Methodological Principles: Norms and Meaning of Test Scores
Norms and Meaning of Test Scores (04.01)· S. Mason Garrison· 7 min
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Reliability and Validity of Psychological Tests
Module II, Technical and Methodological Principles: Reliability and Validity
Reliability & Validity in Psychological Testing for PGT/UPHESC/NET/GATE Psychology | Hafsa Malik· Unacademy Live NTA UGC NET· 42 min
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Self-Report Inventories: MBTI and FIRO-B
Module III, Personality Testing: Self-Report Inventories and Scales - MBTI and FIRO-B
Myers Briggs Type Indicator | ( MBTI )l The 16 Personality Types | Explained in Detail for BBA / MBA· Dr Vidya's Management Study· 11 min
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Projective Tests: TAT and Sentence Completion
Module III, Personality Testing: Projective Techniques - TAT, Sentence Completion Test
Osmania University | BA 2nd Sem | Psychology - Projective Techniques TAT & Sentence Completion Tests· T-SAT NIPUNA· 23 min
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Measures of Styles, Types and Situational Tests
Module III, Personality Testing: Measures of Styles and Types, Situational Tests
Measuring Personality: Crash Course Psychology #22· CrashCourse· 11 min
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Self-Concept, Personal Constructs and Observer Reports
Module III, Personality Testing: Self-Concepts and Personal Constructs, Observer Reports
Self-Concept, Self-Identity & Social Identity – Psychology & Sociology | Lecturio· Lecturio Medical· 5 min
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Educational Testing
Module IV, Applications of testing: Educational Testing
Test vs Measurement vs Assessment vs Evaluation (Educational Measurement & Evaluation)· Principal Pathshala· 34 min
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Occupational Testing for Selection and Placement
Module IV, Applications of testing: Occupational Testing
Selection and Placement· S.B. Mam Class· 23 min
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Privacy and Confidentiality in Psychological Testing
Module V, Ethical and Social Considerations in Testing: Protection of Privacy and Confidentiality
Confidentiality in Therapy — NCE & CPCE Study Guide· Psych with Keegan· 9 min
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Communicating Psychological Test Results
Module V, Ethical and Social Considerations in Testing: Communicating Test Results
Appraisal Role-Play - Communicating Assessment Results to a Client - SASSI· Dr. Todd Grande· 15 min
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Assignment
Design and Defend a Testing Plan for a Management Trainee Selection
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Psychological Testing: common questions
This subject covers the nature, history and technical foundations of psychological testing, including norms, reliability and validity, major personality tests such as MBTI, FIRO-B and TAT, and the ethics of test use. After it you will be able to interpret test scores, judge whether a test is sound, choose suitable personality and occupational tests for HR decisions, and handle results with proper confidentiality. It's the Psychological Testing subject of Online MBA, Semester 4, in 12 lessons: What Is Psychological Testing? Nature and Uses; History of Psychological Testing; Test Norms and Interpreting Test Scores; Reliability and Validity of Psychological Tests; Self-Report Inventories: MBTI and FIRO-B; Projective Tests: TAT and Sentence Completion; Measures of Styles, Types and Situational Tests; Self-Concept, Personal Constructs and Observer Reports; Educational Testing; Occupational Testing for Selection and Placement; Privacy and Confidentiality in Psychological Testing; Communicating Psychological Test Results.
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About 3h 24m of video across 12 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “Design and Defend a Testing Plan for a Management Trainee Selection”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
A members-only live chat beside the video, shared by everyone studying Online MBA, where learners ask doubts, share tips and react with stickers and GIFs. One ₹19 pass, paid once from your InsideEdge wallet, opens the live chat for every degree.
No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.