Psychological Assessment

January 2022

Psychological Assessment

Listed in: Psychology, as PSYC-353

Formerly listed as: PSYC-53

Faculty

Amy P. Demorest (Section 01J)

Description

This course examines methods used by psychologists to understand the  psychology of individual personalities. The primary focus is on three psychological assessment tools: the Early Memories Procedure, the Thematic Apperception Test, and the traditional interview. Students will take these devices themselves, read the theory behind them, examine case studies by prominent psychologists using these devices, and conduct their own interpretations of responses given by college students and by psychotherapy patients. In the process, students should develop a good understanding of the complexity of the clinical thought process.  

Requisite: PSYC 221, 228, or consent of the instructor. Limited to 15 students. January term. Professor Demorest.

Expectations

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Writing and reading intensive. Students with documented disabilities who will require accommodations in this course should be in consultation with Accessibility Services and reach out to the faculty member as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations can be made in a timely manner.

If Overenrolled: Priority given to Psychology majors by seniority and to those who pre-register.

Keywords

Attention to Writing

Course times and locations

PSYC 353 - L/D

Section 01J
TBD - ONLI ONLI

Offerings

2022-23: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, January 2021, January 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2023