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    Overview

    Topics in psychometric theory and the assessment of clients with psychological disorders.

    This paper covers those topics in psychometric theory and the assessment of adult clients with psychological disorders necessary to meet the competencies prescribed by the Psychologist's Registration Board of NZ. The paper is designed to develop knowledge and practical clinical skills in the individualised assessment, formulation and communication about clients with psychological disorders.

    About this paper

    Paper title Assessment in Clinical Psychology Practice
    Subject Psychology
    EFTS 0.0833
    Points 10 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $723.96
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Notes
    Students must also have been provisionally admitted to the PGDipClPs programme.
    Eligibility

    Students who have been provisionally admitted to the Clinical Psychology Training Programme are required to take PSYC 401-406, each of which is a 10-point single-semester paper. PSYC 402-406 are for clinical students only.

    Contact

    Professor Martin Sellbom

    Teaching staff

    Lecturer: Professor Martin Sellbom

    Paper Structure
    Topics covered include:
    • Foundation issues in assessment, including an introduction to the history and ethics of testing
    • A review of the foundation of psychometric theory and the interpretation of psychometric data
    • Procedures for the assessment of adult clients with psychological disorders
    • An introduction to the use of major personality inventories in psychological practice
    • Training in interviewing in clinical practice
    Internal Assessment:
    50% of the final grade is based on internal assessment, including essays, tests, project work and laboratory reports, as assigned by the instructor at the beginning of the paper.
    Textbooks

    Sellbom, M., & Suhr, J.A. (Eds.). The Cambridge Handbook of Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis. Cambridge University Press. (paperback version).

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will develop:

    • A capacity and desire for lifelong learning and self-directed continuing education on psychological testing throughout a career in clinical psychology
    • An understanding of the use of psychometric theory to evaluate psychological tests and interpret test scores
    • A critical appreciation of the range of assessment procedures used in clinical psychology
    • The knowledge and practical clinical skills in the individualised assessment, formulation and communication about adult clients with psychological disorders necessary for registration as a clinical psychologist

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 09:00-11:50 9-10, 12-13, 15-19
    Wednesday 13:00-15:50 13, 16-18
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