CLINICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

PSY1CFP

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject we will explore clinical approaches in psychology, which will orient the student to the evidence under pinning the practice of the discipline. We will focus on personality and what makes a person unique, how people work together in groups including couples, small groups or crowds and what happens to a person when they develop a mental illness and what we can do to treat these conditions. We will also examine the processes that drive a person to do things that they do and how they feel about them, and examine the impact of culture on mental processing and the nature of intercultural diversity. This subject addresses La Trobe's Sustainability Thinking Essential. Sustainability Thinking entails deep appreciation of how the choices we make affects the natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems - now and in the future.

School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator:

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: PSY1PSB OR PSY12PSB OR PSY1PYB

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Psychological Science

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Gazzaniga

Year: 2018

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: NORTON

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify and use appropriate information sources to support sustainable written arguments.

02. Understand and apply basic research methods in psychology including the ethical guidelines governing good academic conduct.

03. Evaluate methodology and experimental outcomes in key areas of psychology to suggest possible directions for future research.

04. Develop logical, well-supported and appropriately referenced written arguments and conclusions based on empirical evidence.

05. Demonstrate sensitivity and knowledge of diversity in cultural beliefs, practices and communication styles.

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator:

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2-hour examination (2,000-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO2, SILO5
One laboratory report (1,500-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One research proposal (500-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One online quiz (250-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	5	SILO2

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator:

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2-hour examination (2,000-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO2, SILO5
One laboratory report (1,500-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One research proposal (500-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One online quiz (250-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	5	SILO2

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator:

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2-hour examination (2,000-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO2, SILO5
One laboratory report (1,500-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One research proposal (500-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One online quiz (250-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	5	SILO2

Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator:

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2-hour examination (2,000-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO2, SILO5
One laboratory report (1,500-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One research proposal (500-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One online quiz (250-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	5	SILO2

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator:

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2-hour examination (2,000-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO2, SILO5
One laboratory report (1,500-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One research proposal (500-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One online quiz (250-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	5	SILO2

On-Line, 2020, Summer 2 , Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator:

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 2 - 7
Two 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via online.

TutorialWeek: 2 - 7
Two 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2-hour examination (2,000-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO2, SILO5
One laboratory report (1,500-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One research proposal (500-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One online quiz (250-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	5	SILO2