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Table of Specifications for
      Psychologists
      Imelda V. G. Villar, Ph.D.
     Board Member, Psychology
Professional Regulations Commission
Foundation
• Outcomes-based Education – focuses and
  organizes the educational system around what
  is essential for all learners to know, value, and
  be able to do to achieve a desired level of
  competence upon graduation.
Rationale
• Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)
• Philippine Qualifications Framework
• Asean Qualifications Reference Framework
Qualifications Descriptors
Level                          6 (Baccalaureate Degree)

Knowledge, Skills and Values   Have broad and coherent knowledge and
                               skills for professional work and lifelong
                               learning

Application                    Application in professional work in a
                               broad range of discipline and/or for
                               further study

Degree of Independence         Independent and/or in teams of related
                               field
Qualifications Descriptors
Level                          7 (Post-Baccalaureate )
Knowledge, Skills and Values   Have advanced knowledge and skills
                               in a specialized or multi-disciplinary
                               field of study for professional
                               practice, self-directed research
                               and/or lifelong learning

Application                    Applied in professional work that
                               requires leadership and management
                               in a specialized or multi-disciplinary
                               professional work and/or research
                               and/or for further study

Degree of Independence         Independent and/or in
                               multidisciplinary teams
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      30%        39
     and DSM V) and International Classification of
     Disorders (ICD 10).
2.   Explain abnormal behaviors using the major
     theories (e.g. psychodynamics).                        30%        39
3.   Apply the various bio-socio-cultural perspectives,
     models and approaches in explaining the origin         20%        26
     and development of psychopathology.
4.   Contextualize diagnosis/identification of abnormal
     behavior in different settings: school, court,         10%        13
     hospital, church, community.
5.   Apply ethical principles in diagnostic/ research
     processes concerning pathology and the                 10%        13
     management of clinical cases.
                                                            100%       130
Counseling and Psychotherapy

                         OUTCOME                                   WEIGHT   NO. OF ITEMS
1.    Apply the various psychological theories and
      approaches (Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral,                          26
                                                                    20%
      Constructivist, Humanistic, Existential, Systemic) in
      dealing with concerns and common dysfunctions.
2.    Identify the most appropriate treatment approach to
      dealing with common dysfunctions presented in case            20%         26
      briefs.
3.    Apply the appropriate steps of counseling and
      psychotherapy across different schools of thought.            20%         26
4.    Evaluate the culture fit of different psychotherapy
      approaches and processes in the context of different                      19
                                                                    15%
      settings.
5.    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      15%         19
      /problem factors) that can enhance or compromise
      the effectiveness of counseling or psychotherapy
      work.
6.   Apply appropriate ethical principles and standards in
                                                                    10%
     the practice of counseling and psychotherapy.                              14

                                                                    100%        130
Advance Theories of Personality

                       OUTCOME                                 WEIGHT     NO. OF ITEMS

1.   Apply the psychodynamic, behavioral, traits,
     humanistic and biological theories, and                                  50
                                                                   50%
     evolutionary psychology perspectives in
     understanding personality.
2. Identify the strengths and limitations of major
   theories of personality.                                        20%        20

3. Apply the indigenous concepts (i.e. Sikolohiyang
   Pilipino) in understanding Filipino personality.                15%        15

4. Analyze the use the various theories of personality
   in different settings: school, family, industry,                15%        15
   community.

                                                                   100%
                                                                              100
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
2.   Apply basic knowledge in test construction          and
     development, item writing, and analysis.                      20%         30
3. Apply advanced knowledge in putting together test
   batteries for human resources, OD, psychopathology,             20%         30
   educational, and personality assessment.
4.    Demonstrate competence in test administration, scoring
     and interpretation (including deviations from standard                    30
     practice) of commonly used intelligence and personality       20%
     tests (objective and projective).
5.   Evaluate/analyse the ethical principles and standards in
     psychological assessment.                                     10%         15
                                                                   100%        150
Licensure Board Examination for Psychologists
            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
Table of Specifications for
    Psychometricians
Abnormal Psychology

                      OUTCOME                              WEIGHT   NO. OF ITEMS
1. Distinguish between pathological and non-
   pathological manifestations of behavior.                 20%         20
2. Recognize common psychological disorders given
   specific symptoms.                                       20%         20
3. Use major psychological theories, particularly the
   commonly recognized ones, in explaining how                          30
                                                            30%
   psychological problems are caused and how they
   develop.
4. Identify the socio-cultural factors that may impact
   on problem-identification and diagnosis of               15%         15
   abnormal behavior.

5. Apply appropriate ethical principles and standards
   in diagnosing cases of abnormal behavior                 15%         15
           .
                                                            100%        100
Industrial Psychology

                       OUTCOME                                WEIGHT   NO. OF ITEMS
1.   Discuss the major considerations and principles
     employee selection.                                       20%         20
2.    Describe the process and principles in employee
     training and development.                                 20%         20
3. Apply the major principles in performance
   management and evaluation.                                  15%         15
4. Apply the major theories of motivation in designing
   and administering rewards.                                  15%         15
5.    Apply basic theories in team dynamics.
                                                               10%         10
6. Differentiate the various functions involved in
   Human Resource Management.                                  10%         10
7. Recognize issues of work life balance and well-being
   in the workplace.                                           10%         10
                                                               100%        100
Theories of Personality

                      OUTCOME                                 WEIGHT   NO. OF ITEMS

1.   Recognize and differentiate basic theories and
     perspectives of Personality.                              80%         80
2. Identify the socio-cultural and environmental               10%         10
   factors that may impact personality.
3. Identify relevant Filipino/indigenous concepts in           10%         10
   understanding Personality.

                                                               100%        100
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                   20%          29
     standardization.
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
                                                               20%
     specific purpose and context: school, hospital,                        29
     industry and community.
1.   Evaluate the administration and scoring
     procedures of intelligence and objective                  15%
                                                                            22
     personality tests and other alternative forms of
     tests.
1.   Apply ethical considerations and standards in the
                                                               15 %         22
     various dimensions of psychological assessment.

                                                               100%        150
Licensure Board Examination for Psychometricians
             Specific Weights of the Board Exam Subjects

      Psychometricians                            Weight     No. of Items

Psychological Assessment                            40%       150

Theories of Personality                             20%       100

Abnormal Psychology                                 20%       100

Industrial Psychology                               20%       100
New Taxonomy      Operation      General form of
Level                            Objectives
Level 1: Retrieval Recognizing   Able to validate
                                 correct statements
                                 about features of
                                 information, but not
                                 necessarily
                                 understand
                                 structure of
                                 knowledge or
                                 differentiate critical
                                 and noncritical
                                 components
Level 1: Retrieval Recalling   Able to produce
                               features of
                               information, but
                               not necessarily
                               understand
                               structure of
                               knowledge or
                               differentiate
                               critical and
                               noncritical
                               components
Level 1: Retrieval Executing   Able to perform
                               procedure
                               without
                               significant error,
                               but not
                               necessarily
                               understand how
                               and why
                               procedure works
New Taxonomy    Operation     General Form of
Level                         objectives
Level 2         Integrating   Able to identify
Comprehension                 basic structure of
                              information,
                              mental or
                              psychomotor
                              procedure, and
                              the critical as
                              opposed to the
                              noncritical
                              characteristics
Level 2:        Symbolizing   Able to construct
Comprehension                 an accurate
                              symbolic
                              representation of
                              information,
                              mental or
                              psychomotor
                              procedure,
                              differentiating
                              critical to
                              noncritical
                              characteristics
New Taxonomy        Operation   General Form of
Level                           Objectives
Level 3: Analysis   Matching    Able to identify
                                important
                                similarities and
                                differences
                                relative to the
                                information,
                                mental
                                procedure or
                                psychomotor
                                procedure
Level 3 Analysis   Classifying   Able to identify
                                 super ordinate
                                 and subordinate
                                 relative to the
                                 information,
                                 mental
                                 procedure or
                                 psychomotor
                                 procedure
Level 3: Analysis   Analyzing Errors   Able to identify
                                       errors in the
                                       presentation or
                                       use of the
                                       information,
                                       mental
                                       procedure or
                                       psychomotor
                                       procedure
Level 3: Analysis   Generalizing   Able to construct
                                   new
                                   generalizations or
                                   principles based
                                   on the
                                   information,
                                   mental
                                   procedure or
                                   psychomotor
                                   procedure
Level 3: Analysis   Specifying   Able to identify
                                 logical
                                 consequences of
                                 the information,
                                 mental
                                 procedure or
                                 psychomotor
                                 procedure
New Taxonomy   Operation         General Form of
Level                            Objectives
Level 4:       Decision-Making Able to use the
Knowledge                        information, mental
                                 or psychomotor
Utilization
                                 procedure, to make
                                 decisions in general
                                 or make decisions
                                 about the use of
                                 information, mental
                                 or psychomotor
                                 procedure
Level 4:      Problem-Solving   Able to use the
Knowledge                       information,
Utilization                     mental or
                                psychomotor
                                procedure to
                                solve problems in
                                general or solve
                                problems about
                                the information,
                                mental
                                procedure or
                                psychomotor
                                procedure
Level 4:      Experimenting   Able to use the
Knowledge                     information, mental
                              or psychomotor
Utilization
                              procedure to
                              generate and test
                              hypotheses in
                              general or generate
                              and test hypotheses
                              about the
                              information, mental
                              or psychomotor
                              procedure
Level 4.      Investigating   Able to use the
Knowledge                     information, mental
                              procedure, or
Utilization
                              psychomotor
                              procedure to
                              conduct
                              investigations in
                              general or conduct
                              investigations about
                              the information,
                              mental procedure,
                              or psychomotor
                              procedure
New Taxonomy    Operation          General Form of
Level                              Objectives
Level 5:        Specifying Goals   Able to establish
Metacognition                      a goal relative to
                                   the information,
                                   mental
                                   procedure, or
                                   psychomotor
                                   procedure and a
                                   plan for
                                   accomplishing
                                   that goal
Level 5:        Process      Able to monitor
Metacognition   Monitoring   progress toward
                             the
                             accomplishment
                             of a specific goal
                             relative to the
                             information,
                             mental
                             procedure, or
                             psychomotor
                             procedure
Level 5:        Monitoring   Able to
Metacognition   Clarity      determine the
                             extent to which
                             he or she has
                             clarity about the
                             information,
                             mental
                             procedure, or
                             psychomotor
                             procedure
Level 5         Monitoring Accuracy   Able to determine the
Metacognition                         extent to which he or she
                                      is accurate about the
                                      information, mental
                                      procedure , or
                                      psychomotor procedure
New Taxonomy      Operation    General Form of
Level                          Objectives
Level 6: Self-    Examining    Able to identify
System Thinking   Importance   how important
                               the information,
                               mental
                               procedure, or
                               psychomotor
                               procedure is to
                               him or her and
                               the reason
                               underlying this
                               perception
Level 6: Self-    Examining   Able to identify
System Thinking   Efficacy    beliefs about his or
                              her ability to
                              improve
                              competence or
                              understanding
                              relative to the
                              information, mental
                              procedure, or
                              psychomotor
                              procedure and the
                              reasoning
                              underlying the
                              perception
Level 6:      Examining   Able to identify
Self-System   Emotional   his or her
Thinking      Response    emotional
                          responses to the
                          information,
                          mental
                          procedure, or
                          psychomotor
                          procedure and
                          the reasons for
                          these responses
Level 6: Self-    Examining    Able to identify his
System Thinking   Motivation   or her overall level
                               of motivation to
                               improve
                               competence or
                               understanding
                               relative to
                               information, mental
                               procedure, or
                               psychomotor
                               procedure and the
                               reasons for this level
                               of motivation
Knowledge skills, Values                  Application              Degree of Independence
                                                              (30%)                                (50%)                          (20%)
               Outcome                                          Comprehension                          Utilization -   Metacognition -   Self-system
                                              Retrieval – RRE                 Analysis-MC   Analysis
                                                                     - IS                                 AEGS             GPCA           thinking
1. To be able to apply the various
   psychological theories and approaches
   in dealing with concerns and common
   dysfunctions
2. To be able to identify the most
   appropriate treatment approach to
   dealing with common dysfunctions
   presented in case briefs
3. To apply the appropriate phases of
   counseling and psychotherapy across
   different schools of thought
4. To be able to select different processes
   of psychotherapy work (including
   evaluating culture-fit of therapy
   approaches) in the context of different
   settings
5. 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 effectiveness of counseling
   or psychotherapy work
6. Apply appropriate ethical principles
   and standards in the practice of
   counseling and psychotherapy
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