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PSYC4201

Psychological Assessment & Introduction to Counselling

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

This course forms part of an Australian Psychological Society accredited sequence.
One half of the course introduces students to the administration of psychological tests and psychological assessment with an emphasis on cognitive testing and assessment. The other half of the course introduces students to basic counselling techniques and skills. Students will gain practical experience in testing and counselling.
Students CANNOT take PSYC4201 with ANY of the following courses:
PSYC4070, PSYC4080, PSYC4110, PSYC4210, or PSYC6720.

Objectives On successful completion of this course, students will have:

1. Gained useful knowledge regarding psychological tests in various areas of cognition;
2. Gained useful knowledge regarding the choice of suitable tests, and matching this choice with assessment goals;
3. Gained useful knowledge regarding the different approaches to counselling and how to conduct a counselling interview.
4. Developed competency in the administration, scoring and interpretation of psychological tests,
5. Developed competency in basic counselling skills and techniques.
Content The Wechlser tests of intelligence and memory will be examined as well as commonly used tests of attention and executive function. The course will also address important issues in choosing appropriate tests to achieve the assessment goals and interpreting and using test results.
The counselling component will examine a number of approaches to counselling and cover the range of skills needed to conduct a counselling interview.
Replacing Course(s) Replaces one half of PSYC4080 or PSYC4070.
Not to count with PSYC4070, PSYC4080, PSYC4110, PSYC4210, or PSYC6720.
Transition Students CANNOT take PSYC4201 with ANY of the following courses:
PSYC4070, PSYC4080, PSYC4110, PSYC4210, or PSYC6720.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge An APS accredited sequence in Psychology (years 1 - 3)
PSYC2070 and PSYC3010 or equivalents
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Workshop
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Counselling component: written assignment
Other: (please specify) Testing component: Competent administration of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - Third Edition
Contact Hours Workshop: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment This course is only available to students enrolled in the BArts(Hons), BScience(Hons) and BSocScience(Hons).
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for PSYC4201