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Overview

This topic is focussed on the production of a scientifically written piece in the form of either a research paper, systematic review, or a meta-analysis. The research paper will be structured with an introduction, methods, results and discussion sections. Students will be tasked at the outset to find a supervisor … For more content click the Read More button below.

Aims

This topic aims to develop students' research skills in the area of clinical psychology.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Interpret and communicate findings in oral and written formats
2.
Identify appropriate, empirically supported interventions, and monitor clients’ progress andintervention outcomes
3.
Critically evaluate contemporary scientific literature to inform practice
4.
Investigate a substantive individual research question relevant to the discipline of psychology
5.
Develop skills necessary for the integration, interpretation, and synthesis of quantitative clinical psychological assessment data
6.
Develop skills necessary for the quantitative evaluation of symptom reduction, therapeutic outcomes, the therapeutic alliance and client progress throughout therapy
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Develop skills necessary for the selection, tailoring and implementation of appropriate evidence-based interventions
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Develop skills needed to use evidence-based practice in the understanding and management of psychological disorders, including across the age range and across modalities such as e-health approaches

Requisites information

Pre-requisites:

Assumed knowledge

Have advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics for the behavioural sciences.

Additional information

Other topic information

This topic is taught and assessed as a continuum.