Clinical Assessment II

Graduate

Development of knowledge and skills in the assessment of psychopathology and personality in children, adolescents, and adults; evaluation of the clinical utility and psychometric properties of major personality instruments. The focus is on objective personality assessment, with an introduction to projective techniques. Students build on the skills developed in PSYC-8582; practice the administration, scoring, and interpretation of tests, case formulation, and report writing; and conduct at least one clinical evaluation. Attention is given to non-normative aspects of personality and psychopathology assessment of individuals from cultural and linguistic minority backgrounds and to assessment of those with disabilities. (Prerequisite: PSYC-8582.) (3 seminar, 3 laboratory/practicum hours a week.)