This is a foundational course in the theoretical and practical issues in personality and ability assessment. The nature, history, and current controversies and problems related to objective personality and intellectual assessment are examined. A goal of this course is to become proficient in basic interviewing skills and in the administration and interpretation of basic objective personality and cognitive ability instruments. Weekly hours: 2 Lecture hours and 2 Seminar/Discussion hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hoursPermission of the Director of Clinical Training is required. Note: Students with credit for PSY 815.6 will not receive credit for this course.
This is a foundational course in the theoretical and practical issues in personality and ability assessment. The nature, history, and current controversies and problems related to objective personality and intellectual assessment are examined. A goal of this course is to become proficient in basic interviewing skills and in the administration and interpretation of basic objective personality and cognitive ability instruments. Weekly hours: 2 Lecture hours and 2 Seminar/Discussion hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hoursPermission of the Director of Clinical Training is required. Note: Students with credit for PSY 815.6 will not receive credit for this course.
