Aims
At the end of the course, students will obtain skills about:
- how to read the results of psychological tests;
- key points to consider in psychological assessments.
Programme
Moreover, examples of psychological assessments will be offered and will be used to identify the most salient clinical information, and how the information contained in the psychological assessment can guide future treatments. The aspects to be taken into account when returning a psychological assessment will also be mentioned.
Exam
Written exam
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