COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT

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Basic topics in psychological assessment such as: its historical development, basic statistical analysis, test construction, ethical standard evaluation as process and the role of computers. Different tests such as: Weschler Scales, Raven, Vineland, Bender, Beery, and Draw a Person will be used. PSYC 507V INTRODUCTION OF PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN PSYCHOLOGY SEMINAR 1 CREDIT This seminar aims to help in the formation of professionals who are aware of their own values and have the capacity of respecting and for human diversity. The seminar will focus on the development of awareness of the self through the process of identifying the social and academic community of which they form part. Through the seminars it is expected that students become aware of two fundamental aspects of human experience: the interpersonal and intrapersonal reality. In interpersonal experience social and commun ity dimension where emotional ties are built and communication skills are developed. In the intrapersonal experience the cognitive, emotional and somatic aspects in building a personal and professional identity will be worked on. Also, this course is intended to help student learn how to apply the basic rules of APA Style in writing term papers, research reports, and journal articles. The course follows the organization of the sixth edition of the Publication Manual, providing a comprehensive overview of elements of manuscript preparation.