PN5232 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 11

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.

Planned timetable

"Lectures: Thursdays 9-11; Practicals: Thursdays one of 2-3, 3-4, 4-5 ; Tutorials: 12-1 (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.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

100% Coursework; Resubmission of failed components only

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

"Lectures: Thursday 9am - 11am; 1-hour Practicals: one of Thursday 2pm-3pm, 3pm-4pm, 4pm-5pm; 1-hour Tutorials: Thursday 12pm-1pm. Module runs in weeks 7-11 only"

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