ABNORMAL, CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

PSY2ACH

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this unit you will be introduced to a variety of conditions outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders with the aim of defining the characteristics of each condition and offering treatment options across various schools of thought. The curriculum also includes key topics from clinical and health psychology with an aim of preparing you to better understand the more prevalent public health concerns. You will have access to hypothetical cases in tutorials and will be able to choose an essay topic from a short list to research.

School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Brad Wright

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: (One of PSY1EFP or PSY1PYA) and (One of PSY1CFP or PSY1PYB) or by approval from the subject coordinator

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: Enrolment accepted until quota reached

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: 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

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify, assess and select an appropriate course of action for a small range of disorders outlined in the DSM-V.

02. Create and analyse a hypothetical clinical case study and appropriately outline specific assessment and treatment options available, explicitly detailing how individual differences including culture have been considered..

03. Produce an essay that displays a sound argument, based on existing data and/or theory, and adheres strictly to American Psychological Association writing conventions.

04. Evaluate approaches used to work with persons who present with cognitive and psychiatric disabilities, obesity, pain or who are grieving.

05. Work cohesively as a group to deliver a professional oral presentation.

06. Research and critically review specific abnormal, clinical and health psychology topic(s)

07. Explain the principles of abnormal, clinical and health psychology and apply them to own life experiences.

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 372

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Brad Wright

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 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks 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*
Critical Essay(s) (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO3, SILO4, SILO6
Exam (2 hours; 2000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO4, SILO7
Group Oral Presentation (5 min per member; 500-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 372

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Brad Wright

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 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks 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*
Critical Essay(s) (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO3, SILO4, SILO6
Exam (2 hours; 2000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO4, SILO7
Group Oral Presentation (5 min per member; 500-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 372

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Brad Wright

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 face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks 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*
Critical Essay(s) (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO3, SILO4, SILO6
Exam (2 hours; 2000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO4, SILO7
Group Oral Presentation (5 min per member; 500-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6