psy5cog cog behav therapy
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
PSY5COG
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The subject taught is based on the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy model (CBT). CBT is a relative short term intervention aimed at solving current problems through the evaluations of unhelpful thinking and behaviours. CBT has been shown to have considerable empirical effectiveness for a range of disorders.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLynette Evans
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Evaluate CBT and construct and appraise case formulations
- Activities:
- Participate inclass, assignment 1 and exam
02. Assess empirical base of CBT interventions including indications and contraindications
- Activities:
- CBT intervention reviews and assignment 2
03. Evaluate the role of specific CBT relational processes, choose appropriate therapist behaviour for facilitation and design a CBT intervention plan
- Activities:
- Participation in sessions, assignment 2 and exam
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLynette Evans
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| four 300 word CBT intervention reviews | 10 | ||
| one 2 hour examination | 40 | ||
| one 1,500 word case formulation assignment | 25 | ||
| one 1,500 word Behavioural experiments assignment | 25 |