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Construction and Standardization of Psychology Aptitude Test for Incoming College Psychology Students

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Psychology programs in higher education institutions rely on accurate assessment tools to gauge the aptitude of incoming students effectively. However, existing standardized tests often fail to address the unique skill sets and knowledge domains specific to psychology, emphasizing the necessity for a tailored Psychology Aptitude Test. This study aims to bridge this gap by developing and standardizing a Psychology Aptitude Test tailored for incoming college psychology students. Anchored on Item Response Theory (IRT), the study endeavors to create a test that comprehensively evaluates students' preparedness for the BS Psychology program. Objectives include assessing the Psychology Aptitude Test's validity, item difficulty and discrimination indices, and reliability. Findings reveal a sound measurement with strong content validity, balanced difficulty levels, and internal consistency. Recommendations for ongoing item review, expanded validation studies, and predictive validity assessment are provided to optimize the test's effectiveness in evaluating psychological aptitude within college environments.

Source: Journal of Humanities and Education Development

DOI: 10.22161/jhed.7.2.10

Authors: Keisha Charisse O. Digon, Arjay Y. Alvarado

Institutions: Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital, Carlos Hilado Memorial State University

Language: English

Topic: Psychometric Methodologies and Testing

Subfield: Management Science and Operations Research

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409309399

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