School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyAssessment: Cognitive FunctionsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102400.1
Discipline: PSYCHOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
101811 - Psychological Assessment, 101207 - Psychological Assessment 1
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1812 Master of Clinical Psychology or 1814 Master of Professional Psychology.
About this Unit
This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to the cognitive psychological assessment of children, adolescents and adults. It is designed to assist students in the professional psychology programs to develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the cognitive assessment of clients. Through lectures, seminars and independent study, students will become familiar with the current theoretical and empirical foundations of psychological assessment, and the application of these theories and research findings to the development of empirically-based assessment practice. Students will be introduced to contemporary practice in the assessment of cognition, personality and behaviour. Training in the administration of key instruments will be provided. Students will be instructed in the integration of assessment data into clinically-useful reports. Different approaches to psychological assessment will be compared and evaluated. Ethical and professional issues in psychological assessment will be discussed.