Area: | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 300734 (v.2) Behavioural Perspectives on Families 335 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | The process of behavioural rehabilitation. Behavioural science principles application to mental illness. Personality disorders. Coping with dysfunction in communities across cultures. Analysis of issues related to research and treatment. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Recognised different mental health and illness perspectives. Discussed the influence of cultural and community environments on adaptations to dysfunction. Discussed the effect of the environment on individuals and communities experiencing mental dysfunction. Analysed research relevant to treatment and outcomes of mental illness. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Huffman, K., Vernoy, M. and Vernoy, J. (1997), Psychology on Action, 4th ed., NY, Wiley and Sons. Orford, J. (1991), Community psychology - Theory and practice. Chichester, Wiley and Sons. Sanders, M. and Dodds, M. (1993), Behavioural Family Intervention. Boston, Allyn and Bacon. Sarafino, E. (1998), Health Psychology, 3rd ed., New York, Wiley and Sons. |
Unit Texts: | Johnson, B. (1997), Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing - Adaptation and Growth. Philadelphia, Lippincott. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case study 40%, Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90700 Behavioural Science (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Great Southern TAFE Albany | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Geraldton University Centre | Semester 1 | 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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