PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS

PSY3PIN

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject will provide students with an in-depth understanding of a range of different approaches to psychological intervention for psychological and behavioural problems. The main focus will be on psychological interventions for individuals but the subject will also explore group and public health interventions designed to change behaviour. The theoretical and empirical support for different intervention strategies will be explored and students will have opportunities to analyse the merits or otherwise of particular approaches. Students will learn to apply basic listening skills required in helping situations and explore effective strategies to motivate behaviour change.

School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Kirstie McKenzie-McHarg

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must have passed three of the following subjects [PSY2PRM or PSY2ACH or PSY2DEV or PSY2COG or PSY2SOC] OR must have approval from the Subject Coordinator.

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

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

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

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Describe effective counselling processes and apply fundamental counselling skills. (discipline specific knowledge, ethical awareness and professional conduct, creative problem-solving skills)
02. Construct cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT tasks to facilitate behaviour change based on CBT theory. (Writing, discipline specific knowledge, creative problem-solving skills, and inquiry/research skills).
03. Critically evaluate the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of a range of specific psychological intervention techniques for individuals. (Writing, inquiry/research, critical thinking, creative problem solving and discipline specific skills).

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kirstie McKenzie-McHarg

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: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Critical Essay (2,000-words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO3

Examination (1 hour)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Self-monitoring report (1,000-words)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO2

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kirstie McKenzie-McHarg

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: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Critical Essay (2,000-words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO3

Examination (1 hour)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Self-monitoring report (1,000-words)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO2

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kirstie McKenzie-McHarg

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: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Critical Essay (2,000-words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO3

Examination (1 hour)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Self-monitoring report (1,000-words)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO2