University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: "Lectures: Thursdays 9-11; Practicals: Thursdays one of 2-3, 3-4, 4-5 ; Tutorials: 12-1 (Module runs in Weeks 7 - 11 only)"

This module presents psychopathological conditions and provides a basic understanding of the underlying neuronal and/or cognitive-behavioural mechanisms. Examples will be drawn from the field of clinical psychology and/or clinical neuropsychology. The module will further explore in detail the tools and procedures used to assess psychopathological conditions by discussing their theoretical/statistical background and by demonstrating how to use these tools in clinical and experimental settings.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: "Lectures: Thursday 9am - 11am; 1-hour Practicals: one of Thursday 2pm-3pm, 3pm-4pm, 4pm-5pm; 1-hour Tutorials: Thursday 12pm-1pm. Module runs in weeks 7-11 only"

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: 100% Coursework; Resubmission of failed components only

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr D Balslev
Module teaching staff: Dr D Balslev
Module coordinator email db87@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• understand key concepts in clinical psychology such as the normal spectrum and individual differences
• "Evaluate assessments based on criteria of validity, reliability, sensitivity, specificity and predictive power"
• Understand how our models for disease mechanisms impact on assessment and treatment
• Critically evaluate experimental evidence that underpins assessment and treatment