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Ability & Aptitude at Work

7

‘g’ or ‘general ability’ as a work predictor
How IQ is defined?
Nature versus nurture and other questions…
Nature vs Nurture – Intelligence
The ‘g’ factor of intelligence
The concept of multiple intelligences
What is intelligence?

Accounts, Billing & Terms

3

Copying of material from PsyAsia or any Psychology1 Group Website
I need a receipt for my course fees/recent payment to PsyAsia International
PsyAsia’s Terms and Conditions

Assessment Centre Training Course

5

Assessment & Development Centre Course – A note on other providers
Can I see some previous delegate’s reviews of the Assessment & Development Centr…
Is there an exam for the Assessment & Development Centre course?
What happens if I fail the Assessment & Development Centre course exam? Can I retake?
Will I be qualified to order assessment centre exercises after the Assessment & Development Centre Course?

Assessment Centres

8

Are Assessment Centres worth the cost?
Assessment & Development Centers in Employee Selection & Development
Is Personality Related to Assessment Centre Performance? It is dependent on age?
What is a behavioral indicator?
What is a competency framework?
What is a development centre?
What is an assessment centre?
Why use an assessment or development centre?

BPS Level 1 & 2 Online Training

12

Can I share my online course access details with my friends?
Factsheet for BPS Level 1 & 2 Online Psychometric Training
How do I get the BPS or EFPA Certification?
I am ready to start online psychometric training – what should I do next?
Online Psychometric Assessment at Work Course – BPS Level 1 & 2 – Learning Modes
What does my BPS Level 1 & 2 course enrollment exclude?
What does my Psychometric Assessment at Work course enrollment include?
What if I miss deadlines during the BPS Level 1 & 2 Course?
What if I need additional support when learning psychometrics?
What if my submitted work is not up to the required standards?
Who is PsychometricAssessment.com?
Who is the course tutor for the Psychometric Course?

Downloads

198

“Friendliness” Test
360 Degree Feedback Guide
360 Performance Appraisal Sample Report
A Review of the 15FQ+ Personality Questionnaire
Apollo Areas Of Concern Personality Report
Apollo Executive Level Exception Report
Apollo Executive Level Summary Report
Apollo Personality Profile Assessment Sales Summary Report
Apollo Personality Profile Assessment Technical Background
Apollo Personality Profile Test Technical Manual
Apollo Personality Questionnaire Executive Level Narrative Report
Apollo Personality Test – Interpretation Guidelines for Entrepreneurs
Apollo Personality Test Development Report
Apollo Profile Candidate Feedback Personality Report
Apollo Profile Fees
Apollo Profile Job Profiler Report – Personality Assessment
Apollo Profile Psychometric Personality Test Interpretation Guide
Apollo Sales Narrative Report
Apollo Select: Multiple Candidate Profile Report
Apollo Select: Selection Criteria Report
Apollo Wheel Psychometric Personality Test Report
Assessment & Development Centres (BPS)
Assessment Center Taskforce Guidelines
Benchmark Report for Apollo Profile Personality Test
Best Match Candidate Recruitment Personality Testing System Interpretation Guide
Best Match On-Line Candidate Filtering Psychometric Tool Guide
Big 5 test may not fit HK
Clerical and Admin Aptitude Test Series
Comparison of PsyAsia BPS/EFPA Training with Competitors
Computer-based Assessment Guidelines (BPS)
Culture & Engagement Report
Data Privacy Code of Practice (Hong Kong)
Dyslexia and Occupational Testing
Extract from Hogan Development Survey Manual
Guidelines for Test Candidates (BPS)
Guidelines on Computer & Internet Testing (ITC)
HKPS on Organizational/Industrial Psychologists
How Time Flies: A Time Management Article
Identity Careers Report
Identity Feedback Report
Identity Interview Report
Identity Report User’s Guide
Identity Self-Perception Questionnaire Fees
Identity Talent Report
Job Match Report
Managerial and Professional Aptitude Test Series
Onboarding New Starter Report
Operative Aptitude Series
Organizational Psychology in HRM
Personal Data Protection Act (Singapore)
Personality correlates of work performance in a Chinese Singaporean sample
Personality, general well-being and post-traumatic stress disorder in the ambulance services
Personality, general well-being and post-traumatic stress disorder in the ambulance services
Practice Questions for Psychometric Test
Procedures for Operating Apollo Online Personality Profile System
Psychological Testing Code (BPS)
Psychometric Portal® – Fees for all Psychometric Tests
Psychometric Portal® Bureau Fees
Psychometric Test Users – Maintenance of Competence Requirements by BPS
Psychometric Tests in Onrec Magazine
Quest Profiler Individual Development Report
Quest Profiler Personality Test Team Report
Recruitment tool that plays fair and cool
Relationship between work performance and personality in Hong Kong: Tyler & Newcombe
Reliability and Validity of Psychometric Testing
Researchers in Dubai confirm the importance of a formal HR policy
Specialist Online Aptitude Test Series
Spotlight Section of a Management Text Book
Structure of personality in China
Supervisory and Team Leader Aptitude Test Series
Test User’s Guide (BPS)
Testing and Assessment: An Employer’s Guide
Testing Times in Asia
Testosterone and Leadership
The Chinese Challenge to the Big-5
The Quest Profiler® Full Report
The Quest Profiler® Premium Report
The Quest Profiler® Standard Report
Validity of Graphology in Personnel Selection (BPS)
Validity of various assessment methods
Visual Impairment and Psychological Testing Guidelines
West test has working edge
Workplace Favouritism

Assessment Guides

360 Degree Feedback Guide
Apollo Personality Test – Interpretation Guidelines for Entrepreneurs
Assessment & Development Centres (BPS)
Assessment Center Taskforce Guidelines
Computer-based Assessment Guidelines (BPS)
Data Privacy Code of Practice (Hong Kong)
Dyslexia and Occupational Testing
Guidelines for Test Candidates (BPS)
Guidelines on Computer & Internet Testing (ITC)
HKPS on Organizational/Industrial Psychologists
Personal Data Protection Act (Singapore)
Practice Questions for Psychometric Test
Psychological Testing Code (BPS)
Test User’s Guide (BPS)
Testing and Assessment: An Employer’s Guide
Validity of Graphology in Personnel Selection (BPS)
Validity of various assessment methods
Visual Impairment and Psychological Testing Guidelines

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Apollo Profile Fees
Calculation of Standard Error: Includes SEdiff
Identity Self-Perception Questionnaire Fees
Psychometric Portal® – Fees for all Psychometric Tests
Psychometric Portal® Bureau Fees

PsyAsia's Publications

“Friendliness” Test
A Review of the 15FQ+ Personality Questionnaire
Big 5 test may not fit HK
Extract from Hogan Development Survey Manual
How Time Flies: A Time Management Article
Organizational Psychology in HRM
Personality correlates of work performance in a Chinese Singaporean sample
Personality, general well-being and post-traumatic stress disorder in the ambulance services
Personality, general well-being and post-traumatic stress disorder in the ambulance services
Psychometric Tests in Onrec Magazine
Recruitment tool that plays fair and cool
Relationship between work performance and personality in Hong Kong: Tyler & Newcombe
Reliability and Validity of Psychometric Testing
Researchers in Dubai confirm the importance of a formal HR policy
Spotlight Section of a Management Text Book
Structure of personality in China
Testing Times in Asia
Testosterone and Leadership
The Chinese Challenge to the Big-5
West test has working edge
Workplace Favouritism

Psychometric Report Samples

360 Performance Appraisal Sample Report
Apollo Areas Of Concern Personality Report
Apollo Executive Level Exception Report
Apollo Executive Level Summary Report
Apollo Personality Profile Assessment Sales Summary Report
Apollo Personality Questionnaire Executive Level Narrative Report
Apollo Personality Test Development Report
Apollo Profile Candidate Feedback Personality Report
Apollo Profile Job Profiler Report – Personality Assessment
Apollo Sales Narrative Report
Apollo Select: Multiple Candidate Profile Report
Apollo Select: Selection Criteria Report
Apollo Wheel Psychometric Personality Test Report
Benchmark Report for Apollo Profile Personality Test
Clerical and Admin Aptitude Test Series
Culture & Engagement Report
Identity Careers Report
Identity Feedback Report
Identity Interview Report
Identity Talent Report
Job Match Report
Managerial and Professional Aptitude Test Series
Onboarding New Starter Report
Operative Aptitude Series
Quest Profiler Individual Development Report
Quest Profiler Personality Test Team Report
Specialist Online Aptitude Test Series
Supervisory and Team Leader Aptitude Test Series
The Quest Profiler® Full Report
The Quest Profiler® Premium Report
The Quest Profiler® Standard Report

Apollo Profile Reports

Apollo Areas Of Concern Personality Report
Apollo Executive Level Exception Report
Apollo Executive Level Summary Report
Apollo Personality Profile Assessment Sales Summary Report
Apollo Personality Questionnaire Executive Level Narrative Report
Apollo Personality Test Development Report
Apollo Profile Candidate Feedback Personality Report
Apollo Profile Job Profiler Report – Personality Assessment
Apollo Sales Narrative Report
Apollo Select: Multiple Candidate Profile Report
Apollo Select: Selection Criteria Report
Apollo Wheel Psychometric Personality Test Report
Benchmark Report for Apollo Profile Personality Test

Identity Personality Assessment Reports

Identity Careers Report
Identity Feedback Report
Identity Interview Report
Identity Talent Report
Onboarding New Starter Report

Psychometric Portal Reports

360 Performance Appraisal Sample Report
Clerical and Admin Aptitude Test Series
Culture & Engagement Report
Job Match Report
Managerial and Professional Aptitude Test Series
Operative Aptitude Series
Quest Profiler Individual Development Report
Quest Profiler Personality Test Team Report
Specialist Online Aptitude Test Series
Supervisory and Team Leader Aptitude Test Series
The Quest Profiler® Full Report
The Quest Profiler® Premium Report
The Quest Profiler® Standard Report

Test Manuals & Guides

Apollo Personality Profile Assessment Technical Background
Apollo Personality Profile Test Technical Manual
Apollo Profile Psychometric Personality Test Interpretation Guide
Best Match Candidate Recruitment Personality Testing System Interpretation Guide
Best Match On-Line Candidate Filtering Psychometric Tool Guide
Identity Report User’s Guide
Procedures for Operating Apollo Online Personality Profile System
Psychometric Test Users – Maintenance of Competence Requirements by BPS

Training Factsheets

Comparison of PsyAsia BPS/EFPA Training with Competitors

Human Resource Vocab

3

Training needs analysis
What is adventure training?
What is experiential training?

Identity System Training

1

Identity Self-Perception Questionnaire System Overview

Job Analysis

8

Collecting Job Analysis Information
Developing competencies for recruitment/selection and development with O*NET
Limitations and some issues to be aware of when conducting job analysis
Questions to answer before starting Job Analysis
What are the benefits of Job Analysis?
What is Competency Profiling in HR?
What is job analysis?
Where can I read more about job analysis?

Online Learning Centre

11

Can I download and save the course material?
Can I share my course access with a friend or colleague?
Can PsyAsia arrange a customized course on the online platform?
Does the online course have the same recognition as the in-house course?
How do I pay for online courses?
How long does it take to finish an online course?
What if I fail the quiz or test? Will I have to pay separately for the re-test?
What is included in the payment for online courses?
What system requirements should I have to access online courses?
Why should I choose to study online rather than attend a live course?
Will PsyAsia be adding more online courses?

Performance Appraisal

9

How can I reduce my anxiety and have an effective performance appraisal meeting?
Is performance appraisal futile in an economic downturn?
Performance Reviews are not just about meeting goals
Providing Effective Performance Feedback and 360 Performance Appraisal
Setting SMART goals in Performance Appraisal
What are 360 performance appraisals?
What is a performance rating scale?
Why do people avoid performance appraisals?
Why do Performance Reviews at Work?

Performance at Work

31

"Survivor Syndrome" in Redundancies
Competencies Applied to Development at Work
Competencies applied to Performance Management
Conflict and Organizational Effectiveness
Definition of stress
Delegation of tasks
Direct and Indirect discrimination at Work
Exit interviews
Fairness at work
Gender and managerial stereotypes
Goal setting and Performance
Importance of Employee Induction in Organisations
Job Satisfaction
Mediation at work
Money as a motivator
On the job training
Organisational bullying
Organizational Change
Outplacement Services
Predicting Job Performance – Weighted Application Blanks
Psychological contract
Social Loafing in Teams
Trusting relationship at work
What are Employee Assistance Programs?
What are Safety Audits?
What is Groupthink?
What is job enrichment – How does it affect performance at work?
What is Leadership?
What is Organizational Culture?
Work-life balance and burnout
Workplace aggression

Personality at Work

12

Can personality predict job performance?
Do all psychologists agree with the five-factor model of personality?
Do personality questionnaires predict different types of performance differentially?
Is the Five-Factor Model of Personality applicable across cultures?
Relationship between Conscientiousness and Job Performance
Resistance to change
Using a few or a lot of personality scales to predict performance at work?
What is the Big-5 or the Five Factor Model of Personality?
What theory underlies personality assessments?
Where can I find out more about personality and work performance?
Why are personality assessments valid? Are all tests valid?
Why use personality assessments?

Psychometric Assessment at Work Course

18

Are there any examinations for the Psychometric Assessment at Work Course?
Assuming I pass, what can I do with my new-found knowledge and competence in psychometrics
Comparison of PsyAsia BPS/EFPA Training with Competitors
Deadlines, remarking & additional fees for psychometric accreditation courses
Do I need particular qualifications to register for the BPS Level 1 & 2 Psychometric Course
Do I need to use a laptop for the Psychometric Assessment at Work Course?
Does PsyAsia offer training or certification for the 16PF?
Fee for the Psychometric Assessment at Work Course
How long does PsyAsia take to assess BPS Level 1 & 2 work from students?
Pre-course Work for BPS RQTU Level 1 & 2
What happens after I have been signed off by PsyAsia International for the BPS RQTU?
What happens if I fail the Psychometric Assessment at Work Course?
What is British Psychological Society (BPS) Level 1 Assistant Test User Qualification
What is British Psychological Society (BPS) Level 2 Test User Qualification?
What is the maximum number of people on each psychometric course?
What is the registration deadline for the Psychometric Assessment at Work Course?
Which Psychometric Tests am I qualified to use after the BPS Level 1 & 2 Training?
Why the need for the Psychometric Assessment at Work Course?

Psychometric Portal Training

1

Psychometric Portal Job Analysis for Invitees

Psychometric Test Administration

11

Can I send test question booklets in the mail for respondents to complete?
Do my staff need to be qualified to administer psychometric tests? If so, why?
Does PsyAsia offer training in psychometric test administration?
I have a test administration certificate – can I make decisions from test results?
Is there a checklist available for things I should cover in psychometric test administration?
My candidate wants to know why we use Psychometric Tests – what should I say?
My organisation uses unqualified psychometric test administrators, what should I do?
What happens if my candidate’s system disconnects during the online psychometric test?
When administering tests in a supervised manner, how many respondents can I have?
Why is standardisation of psychometric test administration important?
Will dyslexia affect performance on aptitude and personality tests?

Psychometric Test Purchasing

26

Can I trial a psychometric test so that I know what to expect during my job application?
Can I use aptitude tests as part of an aptitude test training session with my students?
Choose real Psychological Consultancies such as PsyAsia International for Psychometric Training and Testing
Do I get my own online psychometric testing system for Apollo?
Do I get my own online psychometric testing system for Identity?
Does PsyAsia have offices in India?
Does PsyAsia offer DiSC or DiSC Training?
Does PsyAsia offer discounts for bulk psychometric test purchase?
Does PsyAsia provide Chinese versions of psychometric tests?
How do I purchase a Psychometric Test?
How much does the Identity Self-Perception Questionnaire cost?
I already have BPS Level 1 & 2; can I use Apollo Profile?
I am a registered psychologist; can I therefore purchase psychometric tests?
I am based in the UK – can I purchase psychometric tests from PsyAsia?
Is the Apollo Profile available in Chinese?
Is the Identity Self-Perception Questionnaire available in Chinese?
May I see some sample questions to help me decide if a psychometric test is usef…
Psychometric Testing in Singapore
Using Personality Tests to assess Entrepreneurs: The Apollo Profile
What are the training requirements to use the Apollo Profile?
What are the training requirements to use the Identity Self-Perception Questionn…
What is the Psychologist-on-Call Service?
Which Psychometric Tests does PsyAsia offer?
Who is PsyAsia International?
Why Choose PsyAsia for Psychometric Tests in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Asia?
Why do I need training to use a psychometric test?

Psychometrics for HR Decisions Course

9

Can I keep the Psychometric Portal after the Psychometrics for HR Decisions Course?
Can I order any Psychometric Test after I complete the Psychometrics for HR Decisions Course?
Do I need to attend all sessions of the Psychometrics for HR Decisions Course?
Does the Psychometrics for HR decisions course give me competence in psychometrics?
How long does each session of the Psychometrics for HR Decisions course last?
If I don’t intend to use the Psychometric Portal, should I attend this course?
Is this course an in-person course that was thrown online as a result of COVID-19?
What if I don’t pass the quizzes or practicals on the Psychometrics for HR Decisions Course?
Will I be qualified in Psychometrics if I complete the Psychometrics for HR Decisions Course?

Psychometrics Knowledge

24

A basic and simple assessment for bias in psychometric tests – the 4/5 rule
Are online psychometric tests as valid as hard-copy psychometric tests?
Coefficient of Determination
Converting standardised scores to Percentiles
Different categories of psychometric test
Disattenuation of correlation coefficients due to unreliability of measurement
Error when comparing psychometric test results
Should I use an Ipsative test in Selection?
Standard Error of Difference
Standard Error of Measurement
Translating psychometric tests for use in different countries and cultures
Type vs Trait Based Personality Assessments
What factors should I keep in mind when evaluating a psychometric test?
What is a derived dimension?
What is a norm group?
What is a percentile score?
What is a psychometric test?
What is an acceptable level of reliability for a psychometric test?
What is an acceptable level of validity for a psychometric test?
What is RELIABILITY when applied to psychometric testing?
What is VALIDITY when applied to psychometric testing?
Why are some psychometric assessments so long?
Why PsyAsia suggests clients choose Psychologists as their Psychometric Test Partners
With so many test publishers, how do I choose the right psychometric test?

Recruitment & Selection

10

Competencies applied to Recruitment and Selection
Redundancy and Retrenchment
Structured and unstructured interviews
The difference between recruitment and selection
Types of questions in a job interview
What are Behaviour Based Interviews?
What are Integrity Tests?
What is a panel interview?
What is a Realistic Job Preview?
Work References in Recruitment and Selection

Training FAQs

18

Adverse Weather arrangements for PsyAsia public training courses
Can PsyAsia run a training course at our company?
Do you offer installment plans for training courses?
Does PsyAsia have offices in India / Does PsyAsia offer HRM training or psychome…
Does PsyAsia International provide lunch and refreshments during training events…
Does PsyAsia offer complimentary parking to delegates attending a public trainin…
Does PsyAsia offer Train-the-Trainer Courses?
Does PsyAsia run human resource management and other training courses in the UK?
How do I pay for a PsyAsia course?
I am unable to find the training fees and dates related to HR courses
I would like a list of all PsyAsia’s current public training course dates
I would like to find out more about PsyAsia’s Human Resource Training Courses in Asia
I would like to register for a PsyAsia training course
Infectious diseases preparedness plan
What happens if I cancel my registration on a PsyAsia training course?
What is the registration deadline for PsyAsia’s public training courses?
Where will my training course be held?
Why can I not find the course I am interested in?

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A basic and simple assessment for bias in psychometric tests – the 4/5 rule
Are online psychometric tests as valid as hard-copy psychometric tests?
Coefficient of Determination
Converting standardised scores to Percentiles
Different categories of psychometric test
Disattenuation of correlation coefficients due to unreliability of measurement
Error when comparing psychometric test results
Should I use an Ipsative test in Selection?
Standard Error of Difference
Standard Error of Measurement
Translating psychometric tests for use in different countries and cultures
Type vs Trait Based Personality Assessments
What factors should I keep in mind when evaluating a psychometric test?
What is a derived dimension?
What is a norm group?
What is a percentile score?
What is a psychometric test?
What is an acceptable level of reliability for a psychometric test?
What is an acceptable level of validity for a psychometric test?
What is RELIABILITY when applied to psychometric testing?
What is VALIDITY when applied to psychometric testing?
Why are some psychometric assessments so long?
Why PsyAsia suggests clients choose Psychologists as their Psychometric Test Partners
With so many test publishers, how do I choose the right psychometric test?

Psychometric Tests

Aptitude Tests

∙ Administrative Aptitude Test
∙ Managerial Aptitude Test
∙ Operative Aptitude Test
∙ Specialist Aptitude Test Series
∙ Team Leader Aptitude Test
∙ Validate - Prevent Cheating

Personality Tests +

∙ Apollo Profile
∙ Identity Questionnaire
∙ Quest Profiler
∙ 360° Performance Appraisal
∙ Culture & Engagement Survey
∙ Job Analysis & Job Match
∙ Sales Presentations

Psychometric Testing Systems

∙ Apollo Log-in
∙ Identity Log-in
∙ Psychometric Portal® Log-in
∙ Psychometric Test Bureau Service

Psychometric Training Courses

∙ Apollo Profile Basic Competency Course
∙ Apollo Personality Test Accreditation
∙ BPS Level 1 & 2 RQTU / Euro Test User
∙ BPS Level 1 & 2 Express Online Course
∙ BPS Level 1 & 2 Extended Online Course
∙ BPS Level 1 & 2 Online Independent Mode
∙ Identity Personality Assessment Course
∙ Introduction to Psychometric Tests Course
∙ Online Psychometric Training Courses
∙ Psychometrics for HR Decisions Course
∙ Psychometric Test Administration Course
∙ Psychometrics MOOC (free)
∙ HRM & Org Psych Blog

Human Resource Training Courses

∙ Assessment Centre Course
∙ Behavior-Based Interviewing Course
∙ Human Resource Management Course
∙ Perfomance Appraisal Course
∙ Team-building Workshop
∙ REGISTRATION & DATES: Public Courses
∙ REGISTRATION: Independent Courses

Business Psychology & HR Consulting

∙ Assessment Center Exercise Design
∙ Best Practice HR Audit
∙ Development Center Design
∙ Job Analysis Consultancy
∙ Competency Frameworks Consulting
∙ Job Applicant Interview & Testing
∙ Psychometric Test Evaluation
∙ Recruitment Consulting Services

Clinical Neuropsychology

∙ Clinical Neuropsychologist HK & SG
∙ Clinical Neuropsychologist Online
∙ Neuropsychology Blog

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