11101 (v.2) Psychology 327 (Abnormal Psychology)

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Area:	School of Psychology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Co Requisite(s):	9848 (v.4) Psychology 322 (Social Psychology)
Syllabus:	General historical, descriptive and diagnostic information about a range of psychopathology and maladaptive behaviours, including affective disorders, anxiety - phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, childhood disorders and developmental disabilities, sexual variations and dysfunctions, and stress related problems. Treatment approaches.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Demonstrate an understanding of historical conceptualisations and treatments of psychological disorders. Demonstrate a basic understanding of relevant theory underpinning a range of psychological disorders. Demonstrate a basic understanding of evidence-based approaches to the treatment of a range of psychological disorders. Consider the influence of broader environmental and social factors on our conceptualisation of psychopathology. Consider the influence of broader environmental and social factors on the development, maintenance and treatment of psychopathology.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Brown T., (2001), Casebook in Abnormal Psychology, Pacific Grove, Wadsworth-Thomson Learning. Davison G.and Neeale J., (2000), Abnormal Psychology, 8th ed., NY, John Wiley. Oltmanns T., (1999), Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology, 5th ed., NY, John Wiley. Schwartz S., (1992), Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology, Brisbane, John Wiley and Sons. Morgan R., (1999), Case Studies in Child and Adolescent Psychology, New Jersey, Prentice-Hall. Ammerman R. and Hersen M., (Eds.), (1997), Handbook of Prevention and Treatment with Children and Adolescents, Intervention in the Real World Context, NY, Wiley.
Unit Texts:	Barlow D. and Durand V., (2001), Abnormal Psychology - A Media Edition, 2nd ed., Pacific Grove, Brooks-Cole.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Case Study (2000 words) 30%. Laboratory Project (Group Project involving field visits) 20%. Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y