psy3pin psych interventions
PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS
PSY3PIN
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will provide students with an in-depth understanding of a range of different approaches to psychological intervention for psychological and behavioural problems. The main focus will be on psychological interventions for individuals but the subject will also explore group and public health interventions designed to change behaviour. The theoretical and empirical support for different intervention strategies will be explored and students will have opportunities to analyse the merits or otherwise of particular approaches. Students will learn to apply basic listening skills required in helping situations and explore effective strategies to motivate behaviour change.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSusan Paxton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites (One of PSY1EFP or PSY1PYA) and (One of PSY1CFP or PSY1PYB)and the student has completed 180 credit points in the degree.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PSY3PYB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Paxton
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Essay (2000 words) | 40 | |
| Examination (1.5 hours) | Tutorial attendance is a Hurdle requirement. | 40 |
| Self monitoring report (1000 words) | 20 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Paxton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Essay (2000 words) | 40 | |
| Examination (1.5 hours) | Tutorial attendance is a Hurdle requirement. | 40 |
| Self monitoring report (1000 words) | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Paxton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Essay (2000 words) | 40 | |
| Examination (1.5 hours) | Tutorial attendance is a Hurdle requirement. | 40 |
| Self monitoring report (1000 words) | 20 |