Table of Specifications of BLEPP 2025.pdf

TOS BLEPP 2025

1. (ANNEX “A”)Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology
Table of Specifications
Board
for Psychologists
as of February 2023
Subject:
Advanced Theories of Personality
Weight: 20%
PQF Level 7
Easy (30%)
Moderate (40%)
Difficult (30%)
Difficulty Level
AnalyzingEvaluating CreatingUnderstanding ApplyingRememberingBloom's Taxonomy
Topics and Competencies Weight No. of
items
The examines will be able to
perform the following
competencies under each
topic:
1. Theories
Cite
major tenets of the
psychoanalytic,
psychodynamic,
behavioral, traits,
humanistic, existential
biological theories and
evolutionary psychology
perspectives in
understanding
personality
81.1
81.2Clarify tenets of different
personality theories
13Apply tenets and
concepts of different
theories in explaining
human behavior
1.3
8Distinguish among the
tenets and principles of
the different theories of
personality
1.4
31.5Select the best theory
that could explain
behavior in specific
contexts
013 8 3840 8TOTAL 40%
2.
Strengths and Limitations
of Theories
Identify the strengths and
limitations of different
theories
32.1
8Apply knowledge of
strengths and limitations
in the use of the theories
2.2
to explain behavior
4Evaluate the strengths
and limitations of theories
in explaining behavior
2.3
00 48015 3TOTAL 15%
3. Impact of Globalization
5Explain key globalization
factors that impact on
personality development
3.1
8
Utilize environmental
currents in
3.2
comprehending the
Filipinos
6Analyze the effect of
globalization on the
values and behavior of
Filipinos
3.3

2. Evaluate the impact of
globalization on Filipino
values
3,4 4
23.5 Predict Filipino behavior
resulting from
globalization
TOTAL
25% 5 8 6 4 225 0
4. Sikolohiyang Filipino
Concepts
and Philippine
Traditions and Values
Identify major tenets
espoused in Sikolohiyang
Filipino
14.1
4.2 Explain major concepts
of Sikolohiyang Filipino
1
4.3Employ concepts of
Sikolohiyang Filipino and
Filipino tradition and
values in dealing with
Filipinos
7
14.4Investigate conflicts in
deeply held Filipino
values and traditions and
influence of globalization
TOTAL
10% 10 1 1 7 1 0 0
5, Theories of Personality in
Different
5.1Identify role of personality
theories in school and
industry
2
Explain importance of
personality theories in
family and community
25.2
45.3Employ personality
theories in understanding
and dealing with people
in different settings
5.4
Analyze difficulties in the
use of personality
theories in different
settings
2
0
010% 10 2 2 4 2TOTAL
17 11 214 16 40100% 100

3. (ANNEX “A”)Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology
Table of Specifications
Board
as of
Subject:
Weight:
for Psychologists
February 2023
Counseling and Psychotherapy
25%
PQF Level 7
Easy (30%)
Moderate (40%)
Difficult (30%)
Difficulty Level
Bloom's Taxonomy Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating
Topics and Competencies Weight No.
of
items
The
Examinees can
demonstrate the following
competencies under each
topic:
1
1.1 Identify major tenets of the
psychoanalytic,
psychodynamic, cognitive,
behavioral, humanistic,
existential, constructivist
and systemic approaches
4
1.2 Explain the theory of
human behavior
underlying various
approaches
4
1.3 Apply the appropriate
technique for handling
issues pertinent to wellness
challenges, life issues and
psychological dysfunctions
1.4
Analyze the usage of applied
techniques and approaches
13
5
1.5 Select the best
approach/technique for
handling specific concerns
4
TOTAL 23% 30 4 4 13 5 4 0
2, Goals and Steps
2.1 Identify the steps of different
approaches
3
2.2 Clarify the goals pertinent to
presented case briefs
3
2.3 Apply the steps needed to
arrive at specific goals
8
2.4 Evaluate the steps used in
given case briefs
6
2.5 Suggest goals/steps for
given cases
1
6 116% 21 3 3 8 0TOTAL
3.
3.1 Determine different
Microskills and responses
used in sessions
6
3.2 Employ appropriate
responses
to client sharing
8
3.3 Analyze impact of
psychologist responses
3
3.4 Formulate response to
client statement/ situation
4
3 0
40 816% 21 6TOTAL
4. Issues and Challenges
4.1.
Explain challenges and
issues in professional
practice
6

4. 4.2 Handle challenges
encountered in client
handling
8
4.3 Interpret therapist-client
issues in therapeutic
sessions
4
4.4 Assess responses to
challenges in
psychotherapy and
counseling
3
4 3 0TOTAL 16% 21 0 6 8
5. Standards and Philippine
Laws
5.1 Recognize laws, ethics,
standards of practice
3
5.2 Explain ethical standards
and standards of good
practice in counseling and
psychotherapy
6
5.3 Select ethical
standard/standard of good
practice or law applicable to
a given case
8
5.4 Analyze the application of a
given ethical standard and 3
law
5.5
Recommend the most
applicable law for clients
1
116% 6 8 3 0TOTAL 21 3
6. and Research
6.1 Identify methods of
research applicable to
counseling and
psychotherapy
3
6.2 Explain results of research 1
6.3 Utilize appropriate methods
of research applicable to
given counseling and
psychotherapy situations
7
6.4 Appraise needed
supervision in counseling
and psychotherapy
2
6.5. Identify pertinent areas
where supervision is
needed for practitioners
3
0
2 31 7TOTAL 13% 16 3
15 920 52 15130 19

5. Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology
Table of Specifications
(ANNEX “A”)
Board for Psychologists
as of February 2023
Subject:
Advanced Psychological Assessment
Weight: 30%
PQF Level 7
Difficulty Level Easy (30%)
Moderate (40%)
Difficult (30%)
Bloom’s Taxonomy Understanding Analyzing Evaluating Remembering Applying Creating
Topics and Competencies Weight No. of
Items
The examinees can perform
the following competencies
under each topic:
A. Psychometric Properties of 20% 30
Psychological Assessment_______________
1. Principles in Psychological
Assessment
(5%) (8)
1.1 Apply advanced
knowledge of the key
principles in psychological
assessment.
5% 8 8
2. Reliability, Validity and
Utility of the Tests
(15%) (22) (7) (7) (8)
2.1
Identify the validity and
reliability measures of the
5%
7 7
test.
2.2 Apply statistical
procedures in establishing
psychometric properties of a
5% 8 8
test.
2.3
Explain the importance of
psychometric soundness and
utility of the test.________
5% 77
B. Psychological Theories
and Tools in Psychological
Assessment
15% 22
(5)1. Psychological theories in
assessment.
(3%)
1.1 Explain the different
theories related to cognitive
and personality assessment.
3% 55
2. Tools in Psychological (5) (3) (3)(12%) (18) (4) (3)
Asse:-TiTiMiilt
42.1 Identify the different
dimensions in conducting
clinical interview.
3% 4
52.2 Differentiate the different
neuropsychological
assessment tools.
3% 5
3
2% 32.3 Illustrate the scope of
mental status examination.
332.4 Critique the conduct of
behavioral observation.
2%
32.5 Assemble a battery of
psychological tools
2% 3
20%C. Test Development
(15)(8)1. Test Construction and
Standardization
75% 71.1 Apply the principles in test
construction
85% 81.2 Perform the correct
procedure in making the
items to be used.
81.3 Explain the principles in
item analysis.
85%

6. 71.4 Check the basic issues
and steps in the
standardization process.
5% 7
D. Psychological Tests and
Test Batteries
10% 15
(5) (5)I.Test batteries in different
settings.
(10%) (15) (5)
1.1 Explain the different test
batteries administered in
school setting.
4% 55
5
1.2 Differentiate the different
test batteries administered in
industrial setting.
3%
5
5
3%1.3 Critique the different test
batteries administered in
clinical settino_________
5
E. Commonly Used Cognitive
Test and Personality Tests
30% 45
1. Cognitive Tests (7%) (11)
1.1 Compare the individual
tests used in assessing
cognitive abilities of test
takers.
2% 44
5% 71.2 Execute competence in
selection, administration,
scoring and interpretation of
cognitive tests.
7
2. Personality Tests 8%) (12)
2.1 Execute competence in
selection, administration,
scoring and interpretation of
personality tests.
3% 5 5
5% 72.2 Select appropriate
personality tests based on the
referral problems.
7
3. Projective Techniques (8%) (12)
3% 53.1 Explain the usefulness of
different projective techniques
in psychological assessment
5
7
3.2 Execute competence in
selection, administration,
scoring and interpretation of
personality tests.
5% 7
4, Report Writing (10)(7%)
107% 104.1 Develop competence in
integrating test results in
report writing.
5%F. Ethics in Psychological
Assessment
7
1. Ethics in Psychological
Assessment
75%1.1 Illustrate the ethical
principles and standard of
practice in psychological
assessment.
7
13
1560 1734150 11100%TOTAL

7. Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology
Table of Specifications
(ANNEX
“A")
Board for Psychologists
As
February 2023
Subject:
Advanced Abnormal Psychology
Weight: 25%
(PQF Level 7)
Difficulty Level Easy (30%)
Moderate (40%)
Difficult (30%)
Bloom’s Taxonomy Remembering UnderstandingApplyingAnalyzingEvaluatingCreating
WeightTopics and Competencies No. of
Items
The
examinees can perform
the following competencies
under each topic:_______
A. Clinical Manifestations of
Psychopathology across the
Lifespan
40 45
Neurocognitive Disorders;
Autism Spectrum Disorder;
Attention Deficit/ Hyperactive
Disorder; Schizophrenia
Spectrum & Other Psychotic
Disorders; Mood Disorders;
Anxiety D sorders; Depressive
Disorders; Trauma & Stressor-
Related Disorders; Dissociative
Disorders; Obsessive
Compulsive & Related
Disorders; Substance-Related
& Addictive Disorders;
Disruptive, Impulse Control &
Conduct Disorders; Somatic-
Symptom & Related Disorders;
Disorders
______
11.1 Identify the disorder or
pathology from a Clinical
profile
55
10 51.2 Evaluate the symptoms of a
clinical case to formulate a
working hypothesis/
diagnosis following DSM V
i
51.3 Determine the most
accurate diagnosis from a
set of possible competing
diagnoses between 2 or
more clinical conditions
which share similar
characteristic symptoms
151.4 Apply the diagnostic criteria
in the Diagnostic Statistical
Manual for Mental Disorders
(DSM V) and in the
International Classification of
Diseases to differentiate one
disorder from another
20 26B. Causation and Etiology of
Psychopathology_______
(1)1.0 Analyze the role of
psychological factors and
forces in the development of
mental / behavioral disorders.
1
Theories (7)1.
3
1.1 Apply Psychodynamic
theory in clinical diagnosis.
21.2 Explain the cause/origins of
abnormal behavior following
the psychodynamic
approach

8. 1.3 Compare the different
psychodynamic approaches
in explaining
psychopathology
2
2. Behavior Theories (5)
2.1 Clarify the basic concepts of
Behavior Theory to support
competence in clinical
practice
2
2.2 Apply Specific Approaches
in Behavior theory to get to
the cause of a behavioral
2
dysfunction
2.3 Formulate ways of
addressing the triggers
following Behavior Theory.
3.;
Cognitive Theories
1
(5)
3.1
Describe the basic
assumptions of Cognitive
Theory
2
3.2 Apply specific Cognitive
theories to explain the
origins of dysfunctional
behavior
3
(4)
iI
4.1 Understand the basic 1
principles of Attachment
Theory
4.2 Assess how problems in
attachment can bring about
abnormal behavior
2
4.3 Explain the importance of a
support system in
Attachment Theory______
1
(4)
15.1 Understand the basic
concepts of Family Systems
Theory to explain the
development of abnormal
behavior
5.2 Apply the Family Systems
Theory in assessing
behavioral dysfunctions
2
15.3 Analyze issues in
psychopathology related to
Family Systems Theory
C. Bio-Socio-Cultural
Perspectives, Models &
Approaches________
15 20
1. Biological Model of Mental
Health &
(8)
21.1 Analyze the biological and
neurological bases of human
behavior in the
development of
psychological disorders
31.2 Describe the role of brain
structure and functioning in
the development of
Psychopathology
21 .S.Apply concepts in
neuroscience involved in
prescription medication
11.4 Find ways of collaborating
effectively with the
psychiatrist in addressing
psychopathology______
(8)
32.1 Apply the Socio-cultural
models/Approaches in
understanding and
addressing issues on Mental
Health and Psychopathology
12.2 Evaluate research data on
the influence of socio-
cultural pressures and

9. realities on Mental Health
and Psychopathology
2.3 Analyze the overall role of
culture, social forces and
interpersonal interactions in
the development of
psychological disorders
2
2.4 Describe the impact of
cultural influences, values,
beliefs and experiences on
professional practice,
particularly in the problem
identification and diagnosis
of abnormal behavior
2
(4)
3.1
Illustrate the interplay of
predisposing vulnerabilities
and stressful life events in
the development of
psychological disorders.
2
2
3.2 Analyze clinical data,
diagnosis and prognosis in
the context of risk and
protective factors______
D. Mental Health, Issues and
Concerns in Various Contexts
20 26
1.1 Point out the most pressing
issues and concerns in
various Settings: in the
Workplace/Industrial Setting;
Judiciary & Criminal Justice
System; School and
Educational System;
Community Settings,
Hospital
& Health Care
System
6
1.2 Ascertain the potential
stressors in different
contexts
5
1.3 Analyze the global mental
health crisis and the
cause(s) of human suffering
in these challenging times
8
71.4 Apply the Mental Health
Law and other appropriate
methods of addressing
today's challenges, issues
and stressors ______
E. Ethical & Legal Issues in
Psychopathology
10 13
(7)1. Ethical Clinical Decision
Making: Process Models and
Guidelines
31.1. Analyze the Gray-Zone
Challenges in Professional
Practice:
No-Prescriptive Standard,
Conflicting Prescriptive
Standards,
Need for Explicit
Professional Judgment
1.2 Connect the Core
Development of a
Professional Ethical
Responsibility to Specific
Cases
2
21.3 Apply the Steps to making
an Ethical Decision
(6)2. Ethical Principles &
Professional Standards in
Clinical Diagnosis & Case
Management_________
2.1 Ethical Practice: Interpret
the application of relevant
ethics in professional
practice
2

10. 2.2 Identify violations in: the
professional’s adherence to
relevant laws & rules in
2
professional practice
22.3 Apply Ethical Principles in
resolving Ethical Dilemmas
100% 130TOTAL 1
39 (30%)(40%)39 (30%)

11. ANNEX “B”Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology
Table of Specifications
Board for Psychometrician
as
of February 2023
Subject:
Developmental Psychology
Weight:
20%
PQF
Level 6
Easy (30%)
Moderate (40%)
Difficult (30%)
Difficulty Level
CreatingApplying Analyzing EvaluatingUnderstandingRememberingBloom’s Taxonomy
Weight
No. ofTopics and Competencies
Item
The examinees can
perform the following
competencies under each
topic:______________
5% 5A. Perspectives on Nature
and Nurture
1.1 Explain the role of
heredity and environment
in human growth and
development.
2% 2 2
1.2 Illustrate the influence 2% 2 2
of heredity and
environment on the
development of persons
1.3 Identify the
characteristics that pertain
to heredity and
environment.
1% 1 1
B. Research Methods in
Developmental Psychology
and Ethical Considerations
5% 5
1. Ethics in Conducting
Research
1.1 Identify the ethical
consideration of various
research methods in
developmental psychology.
2% 22
2. Research Methods in
Developmental Psychology
2.1. Recognize the
different basic research
designs in studying human
development.
2% 2 2
12.2 Differentiate cross-
sectional and longitudinal
studies in conducting
research investigation in
human development.
1% 1
C. Developmental Theories 25%
2£1. Theories of development
explaining personality and
other human attributes.
(25%)
33%31.1 Assess the
development of personality
in the light of psychosexual
theory of Freud.
2241.2 Illustrate and evaluate
the development of
personality in the light of
psychosocial theory of
Erikson.
4%
33% 31.3. Illustrate the cognitive
development of a person
across the life span based
on Piaget.

12. 1.4. Differentiate and
illustrate the moral
2% 2 2
development of a person
across the life span based
on Kohlberg.
1.5. Illustrate the impact of
ecological model in the
development of personality
based on Bronfenbrenner.
2% 22
1.6.
Apply the socio­
cultural theory in the
development of personality
of Vygotsky.
2% 2 2
3
1.7 Illustrate the role of
attachment in the
development of personality
and other human attributes
based on Ainsworth and
Mahler.
3%
3
1.8 Illustrate the theory of
identity formation during
adolescence period based
on Marcia.
2%
2 2
1.9 Compare the different
learning theories in
explaining the
development of personality
and other human attributes
based on behaviorism and
social learning.
2% 2 2
21.10 Analyze the
evolutionary theory of
development of Wilson.
2% 2
5% 5D. Developmental
Principles_____
2 31.1 Explain appropriate
developmental principles in
the study of life-span
development.
5% 5
E. Developmental Issues
and Tasks on
Developmental Stages
30%
30
1. Developmental Tasks
Across
the Li______
1.1 Explain the critical
issues pertaining to
heredity and environmental
influences during prenatal
development.
(15%) (15)
Bail
33% 3
5
1.2 Illustrate the critical
issues related to physical,
cognitive, socio-emotional
development during
prenatal development.
5% 5
5
5% 51.3 Assess the
developmental issues
concerning physical,
cognitive, and socio-
emotional development
during childhood,
adolescence, and
adulthood stages of
development.________
1.4 Identify critical issues
concerning death and
bereavement.
2%
2 2
(15%) (15)2. Developmental Tasks
Across
the L
2.1 Explain the expected
developmental tasks in
physical, cognitive, and
socio-emotional during
55%5

13. childhood, adolescence,
and adulthood stages of
development.
55% 52.2 Assess the expected
developmental tasks in
physical, cognitive, and
socio-emotional during
childhood and adolescence
stage of development.
55%2.3 Illustrate
developmental tasks in
physical, cognitive, and
socio-emotional expected
during adulthood stage of
development.
5
F. Developmental
Challenges and Milestones
on Developmental Stages
30%
30
1. Developmental
Challenges Across the
Lifespan
(15%)
(15)
1.1 Explain the challenges
faced during prenatal and
childhood stages of
development.
3% 3 3
1.2 Illustrate the
challenges faced during
the adolescence and
adulthood stages of
development.
5% 5 5
1.3 Differentiate the 5% 5 5
challenges concerning
prenatal, childhood,
adolescence, and
adulthood.
1.4 Identify the challenges
of coping with death of
another person.
2% 2 2
2. Developmental
Milestones
Across the
(15%) (15)
2.1 Point out the expected
developmental milestones
on physical, cognitive, and
socio-emotional
development during
childhood, adolescence,
and adulthood.
6% 6 6
2.2 Illustrate
developmental milestones
on physical, cognitive, and
socio-emotional
development during
childhood, adolescence,
and adulthood stages of
development.
6% 6 6
3% 32.3 Illustrate issues
involved in decisions about
death.
3
10TOTAL 15 40 20100% 100 15

14. ANNEX“B”Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology
Table of Specifications
Board for Psychometrician
as of February 2023
Subject: Psychological Assessment/Psvchometrician
Weight: 40%
PQF Level 6
Easy (30%)
Moderate (40%)
Difficult (30%)
Difficulty Level
CreatingUnderstandingApplying Analyzing EvaluatingRememberingBloom’s Taxonomy
Topics and Competencies WeightNo.
of
Item
Examinees can perform the
following competencies under
each topic:
A. Psychometric
Properties and
Principles
30% 39
1. Ascertain psychometric
properties essential in
a. constructing
b. selecting
c.
interpreting tests
2
1
2
2. Describe the value of
different psychometric
properties and
principles
5
93. Justify the reason for
accepting or rejecting
instruments and tools
based on psychometric
properties
4. Manifest capacity to
interpret and utilize test
results based on the
9
psychometric
properties of the
assessment instrument
5. Examine the ways
psychometric principles
are applied in the
a.
interpretation of
results
b. usage of
assessment
outcomes.
3
3
56. Evaluate the
application of
psychometric principles
in the development of
assessment
instruments
5 018 65 5TOTAL
15%
20B. Research Methods
and Statistics
1. Recognize statistics
applied in research
studies on tests and
test development
3
2. Explain
a. methods
b. statistics
used
in research studies
and test construction.
1
2

15. 3. Apply the appropriate
research methods and
statistics in test
a. development
b. standardization
4
4
4. Analyze the research
and statistical methods
applied in
a. test development
b. test standardization
c. and studies on tests
and their findings
1
1
1
35. Appraise the
appropriateness of the
statistics and methods
of research applied for
a given goal
TOTAL 3 3 8 3 3 0
C. Uses, Benefits,
Limitations of
Assessment Tools
and Instruments
10% 13
1. State purposes of given
assessment
a. Methods
b. Tools
1
1
2. Describe benefits
derived from different
assessment
a. Methods
b. tools
1
2
3. Determine appropriate
selection tools for given
populations and
settings.
4
4. Analyze the strengths
and limitations of
2
assessment tools
5. Assess the
appropriateness of
selected assessment
tools and instruments
2
2
2 0TOTAL 2 3 4
D. Selection of
Assessment Methods
and Tools
15%
19
1. Identify appropriate
assessment
a. methods
b. tools
for specific
purposes
1
1
2. Clarify rationale for
selecting
a. assessment
methods
1
2
b. tools for specific
populations and
purposes.
3. Specify areas of
assessment and/or
tools needed for
a. specific populations
b. settings
c. circumstances
3
2
2
4. Determine the best
assessment methods
and/or tools for
a. Individuals
b. Groups
2
1

16. 5. Evaluate whether
selected methods and
instruments yield the
needed information
3
6. Recommend methods
and instruments
required for specific
needs and goals
1
TOTAL 2 3 7 3 3 1
E. Test Administration,
Scoring,
Interpretation and
Usage__________
15% 20
1. Detect errors in test
a.
selection
b. administration
c. scoring
1
1
1
2. Show recognition of
impact of errors in test
a. administration
1
1
1b. scoring
c. interpretation
3. Respond appropriately
to challenges in test 2
2
a. usage
b. administration
c.
scoring
d.
interpretation
2
2
4. Explore anomaly in test
a.
administration
b. interpretation
e. usage
1
1
1
3c. Appraise usefulness of
tests under varying
conditions of test
administration, scoring,
and interpretation
3 3 03 8TOTAL 3
F. Ethical Principles and
Standards of Practice
15% 19
1. Identify ethical
principles that pertain
to test
a.
Interpretation
b. Usage
2
2
32. Expound on what
makes a situation or
activity a violation of
ethics and standard of
good practice
73. Appropriately handle
different situations that
may challenge the
application of ethical
principles and
standards
24. Explore the different
possibilities for
avoiding ethical
violations
35. Evaluate ethical
appropriateness of the
way psychometric
matters had been
handled
3 02734TOTALS
1 (1%)19(14%)52 (40%)19(15%)20(15%)19(15%)100% 130TOTALS
40 3030

17. ANNEX“B”Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology
Table of Specifications
Board for Psychometrician
as of February 2023
Subject: Abnormal Psychology
Weight: 20%
PQF Level 6
Easy (30%)
Moderate (40%)
Difficult (30%)
Difficulty Level
UnderstandingApplying Analyzing Evaluating CreatingBloom’s Taxonomy Remembering
No. ofTopics and Competencies Weight
Item
The examinees can
perform the following
competencies under each
topic:_______________
A. Manifestations of
Behavior
5% 5
1.
Normalcy and
Abnormalcy
3%1.1 Recognize normal and
abnormal manifestations of
behavior.
3 3
2
1.2. Assess abnormal
manifestations of
behaviors based on the
social contexts.
2% 2
B. Psychological Disorders 50% 50
and Specific Symptoms
based on DSM-5
(5)1. Psychological disorders
and specific symptoms
based on DSM-5.
50
(5) (20) (10)
51.1 Differentiate Anxiety
Disorders from other
psychological disorders
5
41.2 Differentiate Trauma-
and-Stressor Related
Disorders from other
4
psychological disorders
441.3 Differentiate
Obsessive-Compulsive
Related Disorders from
other psychological
disorders
441.4 Explain Somatic
Symptom and Related
Disorders from other
disorders
1.5 Evaluate Dissociative
Disorder from other
psychological disorders
3 3
5
1.6 Illustrate Depressive
Disorders from other
psychological disorders
5
1.7 Explain Eating and
Sleep Disorder from other
disorders
3 3
2
1.8 Evaluate the different
Sexual Dysfunctions,
Paraphilic Disorders and
Gender Dysphoria
2
2
1.9 Explain Substance-
Related and Addictive
Disorder from other
psychological disorders
2

18. 1.10 Explain Impulse
Control Disorders from
other disorders
33
1.11 Illustrate the different
Personality Disorders and
with the other
psychopathologies of
personalities
5 5
1.12 Illustrate
Schizophrenia and Other
Psychotic Disorders from
other psychological
disorders
5 5
1.13 Identify the different
Neurodevelopmental
Disorders based on DSM-5
3 3
1.14 Identify the different
Neurocognitive Disorders
based on DSM-5
22
C. Theoretical Approaches 20% 20
in
Explaining the Etiology
of Psychological Disorders____________
(5) (1)1. Theoretical models in
explaining the etiology of
the psychological disorders
and its prevalence.
(2)
4
1.1 Illustrate the genetic
contributions in the
development of mental
disorders.
4
4
1.2 Illustrate the role of
biological and neurological
bases in the development
of psychological disorders.
4
41.3.
Illustrate the role of
learning in the
development of
psychological disorders.
4
1.4.
Explain the cognitive
theories in the
development of
psychological disorders
2 2
33
1.5. Attribute the diathesis-
stress model in the
development of
psychological disorders
1.6. Analyze the role of
gene-environment
interaction in the
22
development of
psychological disorders
11.7. Assess the role of 1
culture, social interactions,
and interpersonal factors in
the development of
psychological disorders.
10% 10D. Therapeutic
Interventions of
Psychological Disorders
FBI
(2)(3)1. Appropriate
psychological interventions
for psychological disorders.
10% 10
3
1.1. Explain the different
psychological interventions
used for the treatment of
psychological disorders.
51.2 Illustrate the
application of
psychological interventions
for the treatment of
psychological disorders.

19. 21.3 Evaluate the efficacy of
the psychological
interventions for the
treatment of psychological
disorders.
E. Socio-cultural Factors
and Ethical Principles in
Diagnosing Cases of
Abnormal Behavior
5% 5
1.Socio-cultural Factors
1.1 Identify socio-cultural
factors that may impact
diagnosing of mental
disorders.
2% 2 2
2. Ethics in Diagnosing
Mental Disorders
2.1 Apply appropriate
ethical principles and
standards of practice in
diagnosing abnormal
behavior.
3% 3 3
F. Global Health Crisis and 10% 10
Mental Health Law
51.1 Recognize the different
Issues and concerns in
various settings
(educational, occupational,
community) on the impact
of (COVID-19) on the
mental health condition of
people and the challenges
of the implementation of
RA11036.
5%
5
1.2 Evaluate the impact of
global health crisis
(COVID-19) and other
mental health conditions
on the implementation of
RA11036.
55% 5
100% 100 15 40 15 15TOTAL 15

20. Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology
Table of Specifications
ANNEX ‘‘B”
Board for Psychometricians
As of February 2023
Subject:
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Weight:
20%
PQF
Level 6
Difficulty Level Easy (30%)
Mod (40%)
Difficult (30%)
Bloom's Taxonomy Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating
Topics and Competencies WeightNos.
of
Item
The examinees can perform
the following competencies
under each topic:_______
A. Organization Theory 20% X
1.1 Describe the different 5
organizational theories,
models and concepts
1.2 Apply the different
theories of organizations
to the overall
understanding of human
behavior in an
organizational setting
5
1.2 Determine the focus and
analyze the differences
between these
Organization Theories:
Classical Organization
Theory, Neo-Classical
Organizational Theory,
Modern Organizational
Theory, Contingency
Theory, Motivation
Theory and Open
Systems Theory
3 3
1.3
Examine the importance
of organization theory,
particularly on how
organizations use that
knowledge to help them
improve organizational
structure and design,
leadership, managerial
styles, group behavior,
motivation,
communication,
operational efficiency and
organizational culture.
4
B. Organizational Structures 20% 20
&
Systems________________________
22.1 Evaluate the value and
importance of knowing &
understanding the various
organizational models and
systems
62.2 Recognize the pros and
cons of the different types
of organizational
structures: functional,
multi-divisional, flat, matrix,
team, network, and
hierarchical structures.
2.3 Define the elements that
create an organizational
structure and their distinct
relationships: job design,
2

21. departmentation,
delegation, span of control
and chain of command.
2.4 Apply your
understanding of
organizational design to
appreciate organizational
roles and performance
accountability
4
2.5 Explain the importance of
aligning the organizational
structure with the business
2
Strategy
42.6 Apply your
understanding of the 4
business elements that
must be aligned to ensure
profitable performance and
business success.
B. Human Resource Dev't & 25% 25
Human Resource Mgmt.______________
3.1 Differentiate:
(a) Human Resource
Development (HRD) and
Human Resource Mgmt.
(HRM)
(b) Human Resource Dev’t
(HRD) & Organizational
Development (OD)
(c) HRD & Employee
Training
5
3.2 Identify the activities
involved in Human
Resource Development
3
3.3 Examine the scope,
coverage, and processes
across the different areas
of Human Resource
2 3
Development (training,
learning, career
development, talent
management, performance
appraisal, employee
engagement and
empowerment)
3.4 Analyze the
organizational activities
involved in Human
8
Resources Management
(manpower planning,
staffing, developing,
monitoring, maintaining,
managing relationship and
evaluating)
3.5 Compare the role of the
Human Resource Manager
and the Human Resource
Development Manager in
an Organization_______
4
15%
D. Team Dynamics
34.1 Explain the importance
and impact of team
dynamics in an
organization
34.2 Identify the stages of
team development
24.2 Examine group
processes that affect team
effectiveness
34.4 Identify the common
problems that occur in
teams

22. 4.5 Apply your knowledge of
team dynamics to address
team problems and
improve team performance
4
E. Organizational Change &
Development__________
20% 20
5.1 Distinguish the difference
between: 3
(a) Organizational Change
& Organizational Dev't.
(b) Organizational Dev’t &
Organizational
Transformation
5.2 Analyze the different
factors driving
organizational change
4
5.3 Identify the different
types of large scale
organizational changes
6
3
5.4 Evaluate the different
types of Organizational
Interventions used to
enhance organizational
effectiveness, employee
well-being and productivity
45.5 Examine the different
strategies and techniques
organizations use to manage
change, and/or cope with
change to achieve
organizational efficiency
8 02140 229
40% 30%30%100% 100Total (for 100 items)