PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES - 64065

courses
ID:
64065
Dettaglio:
SSD: Dynamic Psychology Duration: 36 CFU: 6
Located in:
BERGAMO
Url:
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - 64-270/PSICOLOGIA CLINICA Year: 2
Year:
2025

Overview

Date/time interval

Secondo Semestre (16/02/2026 - 29/05/2026)

Syllabus

Course Objectives

At the end of the course the student has:
a) a critical understanding of the elements guiding the selection and use of same psychological tests and diagnostic tools commonly used in clinical, psychotherapeutic and forensic settings;
b) the basic technical skills required to gather, score and interpret the responses to the MMPI-2 and Rorschach tests;
c) a knowledge of the theoretic and clinical elements guiding the case formulation and the feedback to clients on the presented tests in the various application fields.

Course Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in Psychometrics, Psychodynamics, Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology.

Teaching Methods

The course consists of lectures and practical workshops on the administration, scoring and interpretation of the tests dealt with in the course.

The student can also carry out an exercise, outside the class hours, consisting in the administration of one of the tests of the course and in its transcription, coding, and written interpretation. For those interested, it is possible to fill out the MMPI-2 test and receive their profile anonymously.

Assessment Methods

The assessment of the objectives achievement takes place through a final written test of two hours, structured in three parts: the first one, rated up to 10 points, consists of the coding of some Rorschach responses; the second one, rated up to 11 points, consists of the interpretation of an MMPI-2 or Rorschach protocol; the third one consists of 5 open-ended questions, each rated up to 2 points, concerning the basic theoretical knowledge of the diagnostic process and the tests covered by the course.


Contents

Theory of Therapeutic Assessment as framework for the diagnostic process and the use of the tests; administering, scoring and principles of interpretation of the MMPI-2 and Rorschach tests; case formulation from testing outcomes and hypotheses of use for the clinical intervention.


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More information

Given the technical and professionalizing nature of the course, it can be attended only by students enrolled in a Bachelor/Master’s degree in psychology, as indicated in the Ethical Code of the Italians Psychologists (Article 21).

In order to foster an experiential and not only theoretical learning, it is highly recommended to attend lectures and workshops, although it is not mandatory and necessary for passing the exam. It is also recommended to all students to inspect the materials and manuals of the tests presented during the course at the section of the library reserved for psychological testing.

Non-Italian speaking and non-attending students may contact the instructor to discuss activities and strategies to support learning.

Degrees

Degrees

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - 64-270 
Master's Degree
2 years
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PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES