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 |
Apply technical concepts, basic principles and tools of measurement of psychological processes.
| 20% | 29 |
Describe the process, research methods and statistics used in test development and standardization.
| 20% | 29 |
Identify the importance, benefits and limitations of psychological assessment.
| 10% | 19 |
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 |
Evaluate the administration and scoring procedures of intelligence and objective personality tests and other alternative forms of tests.
| 15% | 22 |
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 |
Recognize and differentiate basic theories and perspectives of Personality.
| 80% | 80 |
Identify the socio-cultural and environmental factors that may impact personality.
| 10% | 10 |
Identify relevant Filipino/indigenous concepts in understanding Personality.
| 10% | 10 |
TOTAL | 100% | 100 |
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
OUTCOME | WEIGHT | NO. OF ITEMS |
Distinguish between pathological and nonpathological manifestations of behavior.
| 20% | 20 |
Recognize common psychological disorders given specific symptoms.
| 20% | 20 |
Use major psychological theories, particularly the commonly recognized ones, in explaining how psychological problems are caused and how they develop.
| 30% | 30 |
Identify the socio-cultural factors that may impact on problem-identification and diagnosis of abnormal behavior.
| 15% | 15 |
Apply appropriate ethical principles and standards in diagnosing cases of abnormal behavior
| 15% | 15 |
TOTAL | 100% | 100 |
INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
OUTCOME | WEIGHT | NO. OF ITEMS |
Discuss the major considerations and principles of employee selection.
| 20% | 20 |
Describe the process and principles in employee training and development.
| 20% | 20 |
Apply the major principles in performance management and evaluation.
| 15% | 15 |
Apply the major theories of motivation in designing and administering rewards.
| 15% | 15 |
Apply basic theories in team dynamics.
| 10% | 10 |
Differentiate the various functions involved in Human Resource Management.
| 10% | 10 |
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 |
Apply the various psychological theories and approaches (Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Constructivist, Humanistic, Existential, Systemic) in dealing with concerns and common dysfunctions.
| 20% | 26 |
Identify the most appropriate treatment approach to dealing with common dysfunctions presented in case briefs.
| 20% | 26 |
Apply the appropriate steps of counseling and psychotherapy across different schools of thought.
| 20% | 26 |
Evaluate the culture fit of different psychotherapy approaches and processes in the context of different settings.
| 15% | 19 |
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 |
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 |
Apply advanced knowledge of the key principles, technical concepts (and psychometric properties), theories and tools of psychometrics in psychological assessment.
| 30% | 45 |
Apply basic knowledge in test construction and development, item writing, and analysis.
| 20% | 30 |
Apply advanced knowledge in putting together test batteries for human resources, OD, psychopathology, educational, and personality assessment.
| 20% | 30 |
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 |
Evaluate/analyse the ethical principles and standards in psychological assessment.
| 10% | 15 |
TOTAL | 100% | 130 |
ADVANCED THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
OUTCOME | WEIGHT | NO. OF ITEMS |
Apply the psychodynamic, behavioral, traits, humanistic and biological theories, and evolutionary psychology perspectives in understanding personality.
| 50% | 50 |
Identify the strengths and limitations of major theories of personality.
| 20% | 20 |
Apply the indigenous concepts (i.e. Sikolohiyang Pilipino) in understanding Filipino personality.
| 15% | 15 |
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 |
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 |
Explain abnormal behaviors using the major theories (e.g. psychodynamics).
| 30% | 39 |
Apply the various bio-socio-cultural perspectives, models and approaches in explaining the origin and development of psychopathology.
| 20% | 26 |
Contextualize diagnosis/identification of abnormal behavior in different settings: school, court, hospital, church, community.
| 10% | 13 |
Apply ethical principles in diagnostic/ research processes concerning pathology and the management of clinical cases
| 10% | 13 |
TOTAL | 100% | 130 |
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