Research Methods in Psychology (VPUPK_182)
About Study Course
Objective
Extend knowledge of psychological assessment methods, applicability and limitations, respecting professional ethics of a psychologist. Promote undergraduate students' understanding and ability to make psychological assessment (evaluation), using scientifically based methods for children and adults on the personality traits, intellectual abilities, etc.
Prerequisites
Bachelor's study courses – psychometrics, general psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, personality psychology, pathopsychology, clinical psychology, psychiatry.
Learning outcomes
Names and describes scientifically based psychological assessment methods and describes the specifics of the work with children and adults. Describes the process of psychological assessment. Describes the principles for preparing a report.
Sets achievable psychological assessment goals and plans a psychological assessment process. Chooses the most appropriate psychological assessment methods. Carries out psychological assessment in accordance with the planned psychological assessment process. Evaluates the progress of psychological assessment process integrating information gathered and makes conclusions. Prepares a report on the results of the psychological assessment in accordance with the purpose of the psychological assessment. Prepares a cooperation report and other documents.
Students independently conduct psychological assessment (adult or child), choosing the most appropriate assessment methods, analyse and interpret them, giving a written report and recommendations (case studies).
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Psychology, VPM | 1 | Master’s | Required | Zane Gulbe, Viktorija Perepjolkina, Ingrīda Trups-Kalne, Iveta Berķe, Inga Safina | |
| Health psychology, VPMp | 1 | Master’s | Required | Zane Gulbe, Viktorija Perepjolkina, Ingrīda Trups-Kalne, Iveta Berķe, Inga Safina |
