Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 1440 (v.4) Psychology 113 or any previous version
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13019 (v.2) Psychology 123 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Social science and dentistry. Professional and personal development. Stress control, psychology of pain, communication and patient motivation, child and special patient management and the dental team. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate - An understanding of the importance of personal and interpersonal skills, in working effectively with both patients and colleagues. An understanding of psychological/behavioural science principles relevant to the provision of dental health services to a wide range of individuals. An ability to critically reflect on practice from an holistic perspective |
Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 30%, Attendance 10%, Case Study 20%, Final exam 25%, Test 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90701 Psychology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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