Week 1 - Overview

Question 1

Psychological Assessment (5)

Answer 1

1. Clinical interview (struc, semi, unstru)
2. Standardised testing (psychometrics)
3. Behavioural observations
4. Collateral information/systematic assessments (third parties eg. family)
5. Case formulation and reporting

Question 2

Information gathering

Answer 2

3-Step Process:
1. Assessment questions - expert
2. Goals- diagnostic
3. Make recommendations

Question 3

Therapeutic assessment

Answer 3

Multi-Step Process
1. Assessment questions - collaborative
2. Goals - new thoughts, feelings, behaviours
3. Collaborative and understanding

Question 4

What are the Five P’s?

Answer 4

1. Presenting problem
2. Predisposing factors
3. Precipitating (sudden) factors
4. Perpetuating factors
5. Protective factors