Conference presentation
Self-reflection in postgraduate psychology training: Application to cognitive assessment
Vancouver International Conference on the Teaching of Psychology (Vancouver, Canada, 27-Jul-2017–29-Jul-2017)
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
2017
Abstract
Self-reflection is commonly employed in postgraduate psychology training and forms part of their core competencies; however, self-reflection around cognitive assessment is limited. Data from 31 postgraduate students enrolled in either a Masters of Clinical Psychology (MCP; n=21) or Professional Psychology (MPP; n=10) were collated. Their performance on a video recorded administration of the WISC-IV was coded for the number of administration errors. Some students from both programs completed a self-reflection task (n=16) prior to submission. There was no significant interaction between program type and reflection group. A significant main effect was observed for program type, with MCP students (M=7.77, SD=5.50) making fewer mistakes than MPP students (M=15.20, SD=10.83), F(1,27)=10.70, p=.003, d=.90. A significant main effect was also observed for reflection group, with those who engaged in self-reflection (M=7.75, SD=7.04) making fewer mistakes than those did not (M=12.80, SD=8.81), F(1,27)=8.24, p=.008, d=.63. Findings support the role of self-reflection in improving performance in cognitive assessment training.
Details
- Title
- Self-reflection in postgraduate psychology training: Application to cognitive assessment
- Authors
- Tamara De Regt (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
- Conference details
- Vancouver International Conference on the Teaching of Psychology (Vancouver, Canada, 27-Jul-2017–29-Jul-2017)
- Publisher
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Date published
- 2017
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Engage Research Lab; School of Health - Psychology; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451019702621
- Output Type
- Conference presentation
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