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Table of Specifications for Psychologists and Psychometricians

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION FOR PSYCHOMETRICIAN

Specific Weights of the Board Exam Subjects

                SUBJECTS                                                  WEIGHT                    NO. OF ITEMS
                Psychological Assessment                             40%                              150
                Theories of Personality                                 20%                              100
                Abnormal Psychology                                   20%                              10
                Industrial Psychology                                   20%                              130

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

OUTCOME

WEIGHT

NO. OF ITEMS

  1. Apply technical concepts, basic principles and tools of measurement of psychological processes.

20%

29

  1. Describe the process, research methods and statistics used in test development and standardization.

20%

29

  1. Identify the importance, benefits and limitations of psychological assessment.

10%

19

  1. Identify, assess and evaluate the methods and tools of psychological assessment relative to the specific purpose and context: school, hospital, industry and community.

20%

29

  1. Evaluate the administration and scoring procedures of intelligence and objective personality tests and other alternative forms of tests.

15%

22

  1. Apply ethical considerations and standards in the various dimensions of psychological assessment. 

15%

22

TOTAL

100%

150

   

THEORIES OF PERSONALITY

OUTCOME

WEIGHT

NO. OF ITEMS

  1. Recognize and differentiate basic theories and perspectives of Personality.

80%

80

  1. Identify the socio-cultural and environmental factors that may impact personality.

10%

10

  1. Identify relevant Filipino/indigenous concepts in understanding Personality. 

10%

10

TOTAL

100%

100



ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

OUTCOME

WEIGHT

NO. OF ITEMS

  1. Distinguish between pathological and nonpathological manifestations of behavior.

20%

20

  1. Recognize common psychological disorders given specific symptoms.

20%

20

  1. Use major psychological theories, particularly the commonly recognized ones, in explaining how psychological problems are caused and how they develop.

30%

30

  1. Identify the socio-cultural factors that may impact on problem-identification and diagnosis of abnormal behavior. 

15%

15

  1. Apply appropriate ethical principles and standards in diagnosing cases of abnormal behavior

15%

15

TOTAL

100%

100



INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY

OUTCOME

WEIGHT

NO. OF ITEMS

  1. Discuss the major considerations and principles of employee selection.

20%

20

  1. Describe the process and principles in employee training and development.

20%

20

  1. Apply the major principles in performance management and evaluation. 

15%

15

  1. Apply the major theories of motivation in designing and administering rewards.

15%

15

  1. Apply basic theories in team dynamics. 

10%

10

  1. Differentiate the various functions involved in Human Resource Management.

10%

10

  1. Recognize issues of work life balance and well-being in the workplace.

10%

10

TOTAL

100%

100



TABLE OF SPECIFICATION FOR PSYCHOLOGIST

Specific Weights of the Board Exam Subjects

                SUBJECTS                                                  WEIGHT                    NO. OF ITEMS
                Counseling and Psychotherapy                   25%                              130
                Advanced Psychological Assessment          30%                              150
                Advanced Theories of Personality              20%                              100
                Advanced Abnormal Psychology                25%                              130

COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY

OUTCOME

WEIGHT

NO. OF ITEMS

  1. Apply the various psychological theories and approaches (Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Constructivist, Humanistic, Existential, Systemic) in dealing with concerns and common dysfunctions.

20%

26

  1. Identify the most appropriate treatment approach to dealing with common dysfunctions presented in case briefs.

20%

26

  1. Apply the appropriate steps of counseling and psychotherapy across different schools of thought.

20%

26

  1. Evaluate the culture fit of different psychotherapy approaches and processes in the context of different settings.

15%

19

  1. Identify problems and solutions to dealing with Person (therapist/counselor) related- issues (e.g. countertransference, compassion, fatigue, etc.) and other related issues (e.g. client-variables; situational /problem factors) that can enhance or compromise the effectiveness of counseling or psychotherapy work.

15%

19

  1. Apply appropriate ethical principles and standards in the practice of counseling and psychotherapy.

10%

14

TOTAL

100%

130



ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

OUTCOME

WEIGHT

NO. OF ITEMS

  1. Apply advanced knowledge of the key principles, technical concepts (and psychometric properties), theories and tools of psychometrics in psychological assessment.

30%

45

  1. Apply basic knowledge in test construction and development, item writing, and analysis.

20%

30

  1. Apply advanced knowledge in putting together test batteries for human resources, OD, psychopathology, educational, and personality assessment.

20%

30

  1. Demonstrate competence in test administration, scoring and interpretation (including deviations from standard practice) of commonly used intelligence and personality tests (objective and projective).

20%

30

  1. Evaluate/analyse the ethical principles and standards in psychological assessment. 

10%

15

TOTAL

100%

130



ADVANCED THEORIES OF PERSONALITY 

OUTCOME

WEIGHT

NO. OF ITEMS

  1. Apply the psychodynamic, behavioral, traits, humanistic and biological theories, and evolutionary psychology perspectives in understanding personality.

50%

50

  1. Identify the strengths and limitations of major theories of personality.

20%

20

  1. Apply the indigenous concepts (i.e. Sikolohiyang Pilipino) in understanding Filipino personality.

15%

15

  1. Analyze the use of the various theories of personality in different settings: school, family, industry, community.

15%

15

TOTAL

100%

100



ADVANCED ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

OUTCOME

WEIGHT

NO. OF ITEMS

  1. Make clinical diagnosis from a clinical profile, and/or assessment findings using the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV-TR and DSM V) and International Classification of Disorders (ICD 10). 

30%

39

  1. Explain abnormal behaviors using the major theories (e.g. psychodynamics).

30%

39

  1. Apply the various bio-socio-cultural perspectives, models and approaches in explaining the origin and development of psychopathology. 

20%

26

  1. Contextualize diagnosis/identification of abnormal behavior in different settings: school, court, hospital, church, community.

10%

13

  1. Apply ethical principles in diagnostic/ research processes concerning pathology and the management of clinical cases

10%

13

TOTAL

100%

130


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