PSYC7011 (v.1) Addictions and Clinical Neuropsychology
| Area: | School of Psychology and Speech Pathology |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Seminar: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): |
309521 (v.3)
Addictions and Clinical Neuropsychology 725
or any previous version
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| Prerequisite(s): |
309516 (v.2)
Psychological Assessment 711
or any previous version
OR 6488 (v.4) Psychology 611 or any previous version OR PSYC7006 (v.1) Psychological Assessment Theories and Practice or any previous version |
| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | Students will develop an understanding of addiction behaviour and how to respond to it from a psychological perspective, as well as information on pharmacological approaches. Aetiology, assessment, case conceptualisation and a range of responses to people with addiction problems are part of the scope in this unit. Particular emphasis is placed understanding responding to clients with co-occurring addiction and other complex psychological difficulties. This unit aims to develop ethical professional skills and knowledge related to the understanding, assessment, and intervention of brain related disorders. It will include a review of neuro-anatomy, neurological disorders, neuropsychological assessment, and various methods of intervention including rehabilitation, cognitive retraining and counselling. |
| Field of Education: | 090701 Psychology |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
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Fully Online refers to the main (larger portion of) mode of learning provided via Internet interaction (including the downloading of pre-packaged material on the Internet). Excludes online course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
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