PSYC 558 - Psychological and Forensic Assessment and Evaluation of Competencies

Institution:

University of Southern California

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Description:

Studies the legal and psychological analyses of competence. Gives attention to conceptual models of assessment and evaluation, with special emphasis on empirical foundations. Students examine pertinent, legally relevant assessment and evaluation instruments, and their development and use--focusing on reliability and validity issues. Includes competence to stand trial, insanity plea, guardian and conservatorship, consent to treatment, capacity to parent, malingering, waiver of rights, and other related issues requiring inquiry, assessment, and evaluation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usc.edu/

Phone Number:

(213) 740-2311

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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