psy5ppy psychopathology

PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

PSY5PPY

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject begins the process of building clinical competence in assessment and diagnosis of major disorders and a rich appreciation of their psychopathology including the subjective experience of clients. The DSM and ICD classification systems are critically appraised and used, and students are guided in developing skills in administering a mental status examination and diagnostic interview.

SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Farhall

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. Demonstrate an understanding of the notion of a taxonomy of mental disorders, with particular reference to the rationale, structure, content and limitations of the DSM system

Activities:
Lecture presentations and reading

02. Develop and apply a practical understanding of the symptoms and psychopathology of major psychiatric disorders

Activities:
Lecture presentations; Diagnostic reasoning assignment

03. Gain insight into, and empathy for, the personal experience of those who are affected by psychological problems

Activities:
Presentations by and interviews with consumers about the subjective experience and life impact of living with major mental health disorders

04. Develop skill in conducting and appraising semi-structured diagnostic interviews that routinely consider differential diagnoses, age specific features, and common comorbidities

Activities:
Observation of interviews; Diagnotic Interview Assignment

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Farhall

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 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Diagnostic Reasoning Assignment2002, 04
2.5 hour examination6001, 02, 03
Diagnostic interview (Pairs) assignment2004