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.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCarina Chan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
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 subjects PSY3PYB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & 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)
- Activities:
- Attendance at lectures and participation in experiential exercises in a tutorial will be the main learning activities. Formative assessment will be provided through feedback from peers and the tutor in the tutorial. Summative assessment will be assessed in brief exam questions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and 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).
- Activities:
- Attendance at lectures, participation in group discussions and experiential exercises tutorials and a behavioural monitoring task will be the main learning activities. Formative assessment will be provided through feedback on a 500 word analysis of the students' self-monitoring experience and tutorial feedback. Summative assessment will be derived from responses to brief exam questions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Ethical behaviour)
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).
- Activities:
- Attendance at lectures, participation in group discussions and evaluations of DVD presentations of interventions and completion of a 2000 word critique of particular intervention approaches for specific psychological problems will be the main learning activities. Formative and summative assessment will be provided through feedback on the 2000 word essay. Summative assessment will also be derived from responses to brief exam questions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Ethical behaviour)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarina Chan
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via video conference.
Tutorial
Week:
32
-
43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 32 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Essay (2,000-words) | 40 | 03 | |
| Examination (1 hour) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Self-monitoring report (1,000-words) | 30 | 02 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarina Chan
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via video conference.
Tutorial
Week:
32
-
43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 32 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Essay (2,000-words) | 40 | 03 | |
| Examination (1 hour) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Self-monitoring report (1,000-words) | 30 | 02 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarina Chan
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
Week:
32
-
43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 32 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Essay (2,000-words) | 40 | 03 | |
| Examination (1 hour) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Self-monitoring report (1,000-words) | 30 | 02 |