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11101 (v.2) Psychology 327 (Abnormal Psychology)
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)
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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case Study (2000 words) 30%. Laboratory Project (Group Project involving field visits) 20%. Examination 50%. 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 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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