Psychology 3301F/G Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Evidence Based Assessment, Psychological Evaluation, Clinical Formulation

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 3301F/G
• Professor: Kim Dossett

Document Summary

Classification requires the collection of data in a process known as assessment. Intro: many cases, assessments are highly subjective and are potentially bias and unfair. Psychological assessment strategies and tolls are used increasingly for a number of educational and employment purposes. First important distinction is between situations in which psych assessment is the primary clinical service provided and situations in which the psych assessment is just one element. Some psych assessments are stand-alone services (e. g. child custody evaluations) Psychological assessments are most commonly conducting in the context of intervention services. Is the p(cid:396)o(cid:272)ess (cid:271)(cid:455) (cid:449)hi(cid:272)h i(cid:374)fo(cid:396)(cid:373)atio(cid:374) a(cid:271)out the (cid:272)lie(cid:374)t"s (cid:272)o(cid:374)te(cid:454)t is used i(cid:374) (cid:272)o(cid:373)(cid:271)i(cid:374)atio(cid:374) (cid:449)ith the scientific literature on psychotherapy to develop a proposed course of action that addresses the clients needs and circumstances. Treatment planning provides a clear focus for treatment and gives client realistic expectations about process and outcome.