PSY417 Psychodiagnostics
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Psychology
Faruk Obuća
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
The psychodiagnostics course strives to present adequate representation about the diversity of contemporary Psychodiagnostics and Assessment methods; learning of the current world ethical standards of psychological diagnostics and assessment activity; technology of test reliability determination that obtained by different Psychodiagnostics methods; studying of classical and contemporary intellect diagnostic approaches, Psychodiagnostics of personality characteristics and achievements potential of the person.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
1. Groth-Marnat, G. (2003). Handbook of psychological assessment. Willey & Sons, New Jersey.
Additional Literature
2. Heilburn, K. (1992). The Role of Psychological Testing in Forensic Assessment. Law and Human Behavior, Vol. 16, No. 3. pp. 257-272.Teaching Methods
Class discussions with examples
Group workouts for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress
Individual and grouped discussions
Visual and written materials will be supplied
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, syllabus presentation, course presentation | |
| 2 | Psychodiagnostics : An Introduction to basic theories and paradigms in psychodiagnostics | Chapters 1,2 in the textbook |
| 3 | Behavioral assessment | Chapter 4 in the textbook |
| 4 | Psychological diagnostic interview (overview of interview process) | Chapter 3 in the textbook |
| 5 | Psychological diagnostic interview (structured diagnostic interviews),quiz | Chapter 3 in the textbook |
| 6 | Assessment methods of the intelectual abilities of the adults | Chapeter 5 in the textbook |
| 7 | Midterm Exam | |
| 8 | Asessment methods of the personality traits and characteristics of the adults | Chapter 7 in the textbook |
| 9 | Projective techniques in psychodiagnostics | Chapters 10,11 in the textbook |
| 10 | Psychological self-assessment scales and questionnaires | Chapter 13 in the textbook |
| 11 | Neuropsychological assessment techniques | Chapter 12 in the textbook |
| 12 | Neuropsychological assessment techniques, group assignment presentations | Chapter 12 in the textbook |
| 13 | Psychological assessment of personality, intellectual and other abilities of the children | Chapters 5,7 in the textbook |
| 14 | Psychodiagnostic issues in Forensic Psychological assessment | Article |
| 15 | Data integration, writing and communicating the findings and reports of psychodiagnostic assessment | Chapter 15 in the textbook |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY417.1 | Course | Tuesday 15:00 - 17:50 | B F2.4 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 15:00 - 17:00 | via Teams |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 6 7 8 9 10 11
Midterm Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : LO 1 2 3 4 5
Individual assignment
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Group assignement
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Attendance and students contribution
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
42 hours ⏳ (14 week × 3 h)
Home study
10 hours ⏳ (5 week × 2 h)
Midterm Exam
35 hours ⏳ (7 week × 5 h)
Final Exam
63 hours ⏳ (9 week × 7 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [PSY417] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Sep 09, 2025 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| PSY417 | Psychodiagnostics | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | PSY103 | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Faruk Obuća | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Tuesday: 15:00-17:00 via Teams |
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| fobuca@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | The psychodiagnostics course strives to present adequate representation about the diversity of contemporary Psychodiagnostics and Assessment methods; learning of the current world ethical standards of psychological diagnostics and assessment activity; technology of test reliability determination that obtained by different Psychodiagnostics methods; studying of classical and contemporary intellect diagnostic approaches, Psychodiagnostics of personality characteristics and achievements potential of the person. | |||||||||
| Textbook | 1. Groth-Marnat, G. (2003). Handbook of psychological assessment. Willey & Sons, New Jersey. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Class discussions with examples. Group workouts for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress. Individual and grouped discussions. Visual and written materials will be supplied. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction, syllabus presentation, course presentation | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Psychodiagnostics : An Introduction to basic theories and paradigms in psychodiagnostics | Chapters 1,2 in the textbook | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Behavioral assessment | Chapter 4 in the textbook | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Psychological diagnostic interview (overview of interview process) | Chapter 3 in the textbook | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Psychological diagnostic interview (structured diagnostic interviews),quiz | Chapter 3 in the textbook | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Assessment methods of the intelectual abilities of the adults | Chapeter 5 in the textbook | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Midterm Exam | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Asessment methods of the personality traits and characteristics of the adults | Chapter 7 in the textbook | ||||||||
| Week 9 | Projective techniques in psychodiagnostics | Chapters 10,11 in the textbook | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Psychological self-assessment scales and questionnaires | Chapter 13 in the textbook | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Neuropsychological assessment techniques | Chapter 12 in the textbook | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Neuropsychological assessment techniques, group assignment presentations | Chapter 12 in the textbook | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Psychological assessment of personality, intellectual and other abilities of the children | Chapters 5,7 in the textbook | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Psychodiagnostic issues in Forensic Psychological assessment | Article | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Data integration, writing and communicating the findings and reports of psychodiagnostic assessment | Chapter 15 in the textbook | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 6,7,8,9,10,11 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | LO 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Individual assignment | 1 | 10 | All of the LOs | Not Allowed | |
| Group assignement | 1 | 10 | All of the LOs | Not Allowed | |
| Attendance and students contribution | 1 | 10 | All of the LOs | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 3 | 14 | 42 | Home study | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 5 | 7 | 35 | Final Exam | 7 | 9 | 63 | |||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 19/09/2025 | |||||||||