PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS
PSY3PIN
2021
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.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCarina Chan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
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-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarina Chan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 h tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Essay (2,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO3 |
Examination (1 hour) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Self-monitoring report (1,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarina Chan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 h tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Essay (2,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO3 |
Examination (1 hour) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Self-monitoring report (1,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarina Chan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 h tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Essay (2,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO3 |
Examination (1 hour) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Self-monitoring report (1,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2 |