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Module Catalogue

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PS5232 Assessment in Clinical Psychology

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 9.00 am - 11.00 am and 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Thu (second half of semester).

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. In addition, the use of these tools will be trained in small group settings.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour lecture and 1 x practical/workshop class of up to 3 hours. Additionally 5 hours of tutorials across the semester.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment: Resubmission of failed item(s) of coursework

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr D Balslev

Additional information from school

Lectures are shared with undergraduates