Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Psychological Research and Counselling Placement I
Course Code
VPUPK_264
Branch of Science
Psychology
ECTS
15.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Zane Gulbe
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
To develop and deepen understanding of cognitive processes and personality research in adults and children using scientifically based methods; to develop understanding of how to make contact with a client/ patient, to set and coordinate the goals of psychological research with the client/ patient and, if necessary, specialists, to draw up and implement a psychological research plan; to write an opinion about the results of the psychological examination (assessment), to make recommendations and inform the client/ patient about the results of the examination.
Preliminary Knowledge
General Psychology, Biological Basics of Psyche, Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology, Differential Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Psychological Research and Counselling, Group Counselling, Neuropsychology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Based on the latest research in the professional field, various aspects of the interaction between biological, psychological and social processes in the context of psychological assessment (evaluation) are analysed and critically evaluated in different client groups (children and adults). The student describes the cognitive process and the specifics of personality assessment, peculiarities/ needs of psychological assessment of clients/ patients; describes the structure of the opinion on the research results, explains the obtained results.
Skills
1.Explains professional aspects to both professionals and non-specialists (clients/ patients) in a reasoned way. Determines the purpose of psychological research (assessment) according to the specific situation and needs of clients/ patients, selects, develops and applies scientifically based psychological research (assessment) methods, prepares psychologist's opinion, as well as critically evaluates the effectiveness of own work taking into consideration legal and ethical aspects of the professional activity. Critically evaluates the information obtained under supervision.
Competences
1.Carries out the targeted research, interprets the results obtained, assesses the client/ patient's difficulties and resources, and draws up a potential psychological assistance plan for the client/ patient. Understands the cognitive process and personality-based research (assessment) methods, is able to reasonably select and apply these methods, interprets research findings and describes them in a structured opinion. Recognises own professional limitations and opportunities. Practices ethical responsibility by understanding the potential impact of own actions on the individual, group and the environment. Evaluates the effectiveness of own work. Under the supervision of a psychologist, plans and implements the development of own competences.
Assessment
Individual work
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1. Get acquainted with the placement venue and establish cooperation with the placement supervisors.
2. Conduct psychological cognitive process and personality assessment in at least 6 clients/ patients (adults and children) according to demand and client/ patient needs, with prior agreement of the research aim, plan, choice of methods, and assessment (evaluation) procedure.
3. To process and analyse the obtained research (evaluation) results and to interpret them.
4. To formulate the obtained research (evaluation) results and conclusions accordingly, to make recommendations.
5. Write opinions on the results of psychological assessment (evaluation) in agreement with the supervisor.
6. On the basis of the assessment (evaluation) results, formulate possible goals for psychological assistance, plan the psychological intervention to achieve these goals (develop a strategy for psychological help, if necessary), coordinate it with the placement supervisor.
7. Discuss and explain the research results to the client/ patient, make recommendations in a way that the client/ patient understands.
8. Attend placement monitoring sessions regularly (at least 85%).
9. Write a description of daily activities on a regular basis (according to the set criteria).
10. Prepare two statements on the results of the psychological examination (assessment) and present them in a follow-up session.
11. To independently prepare two case studies and opinions on the results of psychological examination (evaluation), to submit and present it during the defence of the placement.
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Examination
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1. Placement supervisors' assessment of the postgraduate’s work during the placement.
2. Attendance of at least 85% of the placement monitoring sessions.
3. Placement documentation has been prepared in accordance with the requirements and submitted on time.
4. During the defence of the placement (according to the set criteria) two opinions on the results of psychological research are presented.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the cognitive process and personality psychological research.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
Part 2
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Lecture
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Research of the cognitive processes and personality psychology.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
14 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Report (Placement)
Part 3
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
2 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
Bibliography
Other Information Sources
1.
Journal of Psychological Assessment
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The official research journal of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
3.
Journal of Consulting &Clinical Psychology