PN3032 Assessment in Clinical Psychology

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available to General Degree students with permission of the Psychology Honours Adviser

Planned timetable

Lectures: Thursdays 9-11; Workshops: Thursdays one of 2-3, 3-4, 4-5 (Module runs in Weeks 7 - 11 only)

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr D Balslev

Dr D Balslev
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr D Balslev

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

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.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST ( PASS PN2002 OR PASS PS2002 )

Assessment pattern

1.5-hour Written Examination = 100%

Re-assessment

1.5-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 2-hour lecture and 1 x 1-hour laboratory class or seminar (Weeks 7 - 11).

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