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Ability & Aptitude at Work

6

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

Accounts, Billing & Terms

3

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

Assessment Centre Training Course

5

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

Assessment Centres

8

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

BPS Level 1 & 2 Online Training

11

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

Downloads

196

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

Assessment Guides

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

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

PsyAsia's Publications

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

Psychometric Report Samples

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

Apollo Profile Reports

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

Identity Personality Assessment Reports

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

Psychometric Portal Reports

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

Test Manuals & Guides

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

Human Resource Vocab

3

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

Identity System Training

1

Identity Self-Perception Questionnaire System Overview

Job Analysis

8

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

Online Learning Centre

11

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

Performance Appraisal

9

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

Performance at Work

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

Personality at Work

12

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

Psychometric Assessment at Work Course

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

Psychometric Portal Training

1

Psychometric Portal Job Analysis for Invitees

Psychometric Test Administration

11

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

Psychometric Test Purchasing

26

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

Psychometrics for HR Decisions Course

9

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

Psychometrics Knowledge

24

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

Recruitment & Selection

10

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

Training FAQs

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Why can I not find the course I am interested in?
Where will my training course be held?
What is the registration deadline for PsyAsia’s public training courses?
What happens if I cancel my registration on a PsyAsia training course?
Infectious diseases preparedness plan
I would like to register for a PsyAsia training course
I would like to find out more about PsyAsia’s Human Resource Training Courses in Asia
I would like a list of all PsyAsia’s current public training course dates
I am unable to find the training fees and dates related to HR courses
How do I pay for a PsyAsia course?
Does PsyAsia run human resource management and other training courses in the UK?
Does PsyAsia offer Train-the-Trainer Courses?
Does PsyAsia offer complimentary parking to delegates attending a public trainin…
Does PsyAsia International provide lunch and refreshments during training events…
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Can PsyAsia run a training course at our company?
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With so many test publishers, how do I choose the right psychometric test?
Why PsyAsia suggests clients choose Psychologists as their Psychometric Test Partners
Why are some psychometric assessments so long?
What is VALIDITY when applied to psychometric testing?
What is RELIABILITY when applied to psychometric testing?
What is an acceptable level of validity for a psychometric test?
What is an acceptable level of reliability for a psychometric test?
What is a psychometric test?
What is a percentile score?
What is a norm group?
What is a derived dimension?
What factors should I keep in mind when evaluating a psychometric test?
Type vs Trait Based Personality Assessments
Translating psychometric tests for use in different countries and cultures
Standard Error of Measurement
Standard Error of Difference
Should I use an Ipsative test in Selection?
Error when comparing psychometric test results
Disattenuation of correlation coefficients due to unreliability of measurement
Different categories of psychometric test
Converting standardised scores to Percentiles
Coefficient of Determination
Are online psychometric tests as valid as hard-copy psychometric tests?
A basic and simple assessment for bias in psychometric tests – the 4/5 rule

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
∙ Identity Personality Assessment Course
∙ Introduction to Psychometric Tests
∙ 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 Training
∙ Neuropsychology Blog

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