PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
PSY5PPY
2019
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.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: John Farhall
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John Farhall
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Reasoning Assignment (1,000-words) | 20 | 02, 04 | |
| 2.5 hour examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Diagnostic interview (Pairs) assignment (1,000-words) | 20 | 04 |