ABNORMAL, CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

PSY2ACH

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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.

SchoolPsychology and Public Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorChristina Nadj

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites(PSY1CFP OR PSY1PYB) AND (PSY1PYA OR PSY1EFP)

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyEnrolment accepted until quota reached

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/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.

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