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Psychological Assessment Center-CAP: a clinic-school specialized in psychological assessment and psychological diagnosis

The demand for a qualified professional training encouraged the development of the Psychological Assessment Center (CAP) of the Institute of Psychology at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). The CAP is a school clinic specialized in psychological assessment and psychological diagnosis. This experiential report aims to present the work developed at CAP as well as the methods and practices employed in the service. It is expected to contribute to the development of Psychological Assessment in Brazil by promoting strategies that will qualify the training of psychologists in the practice of psychological assessment and psychological diagnosis.

psychological assessment; school clinic; professional training


Departamento de Psicologia da Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro Rua Marquês de São Vicente, 225 - Gávea, 22453-900 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Tel.: (55 21) 3527-1185 / 3527-1186, Fax: (55 21) 3527-1187 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ - Brazil
E-mail: psirevista@puc-rio.br