The status characteristics, gender, will be emphasized, but other status characteristics will be given attention as well. Details in class. Introduction to the theories of individual psychotherapy. Psychoanalytic, humanistic, cognitive and behavioral approaches are emphasized. Examples of applications to both childhood and adult problems are included.
Enrollment is limited to Second year clinical psychology graduate students.
In this course we will cover three separate but related topics. First, we will review psychometric theory, both in terms of traditional and more contemporary measurement theories and models. Second, we will examine research on different models of intelligence and their construct validity. Third, there will be a practicum component in intelligence testing, in which students will be exposed to several commonly used measures of intelligence and achievement and will develop competence in administering these. The sensitivity of behavior to environmental events and demands is essential for effective biological function.