Psychology 2030A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Comprehensive School

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2030A/B
• Professor: Ian Nicholson

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There are 3 basic concepts that help determine the value of assessments. The degree to which a measurement is consistent. Interrater reliability and fast-retest reliability from other courses. The degree to which a technique measures what it is designed to measure. Application of certain standards to ensure consistency across different measurements. Clinicians use a mental status exam to organize info obtained during an interview. Clinician notes any overt physical behaviours of the patient. Clinician pays attention to patients thought processes. I. e. common delusion is delusions of persecution - you believe someone is after you to get you all the time. Mood - the predominant feeling state of the individual. Clinicians make a rough estimate of others" intellectual function just by talking to them. 5) sensorium - our general awareness of our surroundings. Unstructured interviews - have no systematic format. Semi structured interviews - made up of questions that have been carefully phrased and tested.