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Presentation
Presentation
This curricular unit aims to promote introductory knowledge and skills in the field of psychological assessment and its application in different practical contexts. The syllabus presented was selected and organized in order to promote sustained learning, but also because it is important for students to continue their studies and later develop their professional activity. The syllabus will be taught through the use of a variety of methodologies, in order to promote the understanding of theoretical knowledge and the necessary practical training.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
3 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULP608-22185
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
PC1: Psychological Assessment: Introduction and characterization 1.1 History and evolution 1.2 Theoretical models: Assumptions and main techniques 1.3 Objectives and application contexts 1.4 Phases and hypothesis test model 1.5 The importance of multi-method and multi-informant assessment 1.6 Relationship between assessment and psychological intervention PC2: Ethical issues in psychological assessment PC3: Interview 3.1 Interview with adults 3.2 Interview with children and adolescents 3.2.1 Interview with parents / caregivers and teachers PC4: Principles of applying psychological tests 4.1 Psychological tests with children / adolescents 4.2 Psychological tests with adults PC5: Applications of the observational method to psychological assessment PC6: Psychological Reports
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Objectives
Objectives
LO1: To recognize the importance of measurement in psychology and its relation to other psychological practices. LO2: To describe the main characteristics, stages and theoretical models in the psychological assessment. LO3: To recognize the need to use different methodologies and informers in the process of psychological assessment, as well as their applicability to different situations and practical contexts. LO4: To identify objectives, theoretical-practical assumptions, potentialities and limits of different methodologies and psychological assessment procedures. LO5: To demonstrate ability to communicate information collected in the context of psychological assessment, namely at the level of formulation and writing of psychological reports. LO6: To reflect on ethical-deontological issues of psychological assessment in different situations and practical contexts.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Methodologies: oral presentation, interactive dialogue, small group activities, peer and teacher feedback. The proposed teaching methodologies integrate a set of evidence-based pedagogical innovation practices, and adjusted to the objectives and contents of the curricular unit.
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References
References
Fernández-Ballesteros, R. (2011). Evaluación psicológica: Conceptos, métodos y estudio de casos (2ª edición). Madrid: Pirámide. Goldfinger, K. & Pomerantz, A. M. (2014). Psychological assessment and report writing (2nd edition). London: Sage publications. Groth-Marnat, G. & Wright, A. J. (2016). Handbook of psychological assessment (6th edition). New Jersey: John John Wiley & Sons.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
