Students will learn foundational assessment and testing skills in clinical psychology, including behavioral observation, diagnostic interviewing, and test selection, administration, and scoring/screening for psychopathology. Foundation skills also include identifying relevant/salient developmental and cultural factors that affect assessment and testing processes. Advanced skills, like using test batteries, interpreting results, and writing integrative reports, will be discussed as well, but to a much lesser extent. Commonly used symptom checklists, screening tests, and structured clinical interviews will, however, be covered extensively, as will mental status examinations. Development of effective consultation skills will be emphasized throughout.

Note: This course is open to Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology students only.

Prerequisites: Psychology (Graduate Studies) 631
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