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Presentation
Presentation
Promote the development of knowledge and skills regarding the multidimensionality of psychological assessment methods and techniques and the appropriateness of their application in various practical contexts.
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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
ULHT35-15407
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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
1. Psychological assessment 1.1. History and evolution of psychological assessment 1.2. The process of psychological assessment: definitions, concepts and objectives 2. Ethical and deontological issues in psychological assessment 3. The importance of multi-method assessment 3.1. Observation 3.2. Interview 3.3. Self and hetero assessment 4. Psychological assessment: theoretical models 4.1. Assessment of intelligence and cognitive functions 4.2. Personality assessment 4.3. Psychopathology assessment 5. Psychological assessment specificities in different contexts
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Objectives
Objectives
CU has the following learning objectives: LO1. Identify and describe the key principles of psychological assessment LO2. Compare and critically categorize the different theoretical perspectives in the field of psychological assessment LO3. Apply skills of analysis and evaluation of ethical issues involved in the process of psychological assessment LO4. Recognize, in an integrated way, the different methodologies in the field of psychological assessment LO5. Explore the use of various methods and different sources of information in psychological assessment, allowing the incorporation of knowledge and skills centered on the multidimensional nature of psychological assessment LO6. Acquisition and validation of theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for the planned use of psychological assessment instruments LO7. Understanding and discriminating the specificities of psychological assessment in different contexts.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
Different teaching methodologies will be used: - Expository, demonstrative, and interrogative moments, based on various support materials, use of conceptual maps - Brainstorm and small group activities in the classroom, followed by a discussion - Video viewing and observation grids training - Modeling and guided rehearsal of different interview techniques, followed by peer and group discussion - Provide students with contact with psychological assessment materials - Simulation of the application of psychological assessment instruments - Role-playing, discussion, and feedback activities by the teacher and peers.
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References
References
Cohen, R. J., Schneider, W. J, & Tobin, R. M. (2022). Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement (10th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. Goldfinger, K., & Pomerantz, A. M. (2013). Psychological assessment and report writing. London: Sage Publications. Groth-Marnat, G., Wright, A. J. (2016). Handbook of psychological assessment (6th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.
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Assessment
Assessment
A avaliação contínua presencial é composta por:
- Um teste escrito (60%);
- Um trabalho de apresentação oral com base em suporte escrito. Este trabalho é realizado em pequenos grupos e tem como objetivo o treino de competências de avaliação psicológica, por recurso a metodologias e técnicas de avaliação psicológica, tendo por base a revisão de literatura sobre o processo de avaliação psicológica (40%). O trabalho tem uma componente escrita (20%) e uma componente de apresentação oral (20%).
A presença nas aulas práticas é obrigatória.
A época de recurso consiste num exame escrito com ponderação de 100%, que incidirá sobre a totalidade dos conteúdos teóricos e práticos. Aprovação com 10 valores.
Descrição
Data limite
Ponderação
Teste escrito
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60%
Trabalho - componente escrita
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20%
Trabalho - componente de apresentação oral
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20%
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Mobility
Mobility
No
