PSYC 629: Social-Emotional Assessment

This course provides information and training about a variety of instruments and techniques available to assess the psychological status and functioning of persons and systems, with a particular emphasis on children, adolescents, and families. Modern thematic storytelling tests and objective behavior rating scales are highlighted. The course also covers traditional projective approaches, as well as more recently developed techniques involving social skills and family assessment. Important theoretical and measurement issues are discussed as well as ethical concerns. Students are required to practice administration, scoring, and interpretation of many of the techniques discussed. Lab fee required.