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PSYC363 Abnormal Psychology

Updated: 17 May 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus C - Internet access required
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
17 September 2010 19 September 2010 Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites 12cp at 200 level in PSYC and PSYC202 or equivalent
Co-requisites None
Restrictions PSYC310
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Amy Lykins (alykins@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit provides students with an overview of the more frequent presentations of maladaptive behaviour in humans. The variety of casual factors associated with the development of such behaviour will be examined, and an introduction to the treatment of these disorders is provided. Students will develop a critical understanding of the differences between a psychological (dimensional) and a psychiatric (categorical) approach to conceptualising such disorders. Students will also design a research project to address a current issue in abnormal psychology.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Abnormal Psychology: An Intergrative Approach
ISBN: 9780495095569
Barlow, D.H. and Durand, V.M., Wadsworth Cengage Learning 5th ed. 2009
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Essay 30% 1500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-2 GA: 1, 2, 3 and 6
Unit Test 30%
Assessment Notes
Mid-Semester Test
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 3 and 6
Final Examination 2 hrs 40%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 2, 3 and 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. survey the principal diagnostic categories of dysfunctional behaviour in adulthood;
  2. explore the impact of psychological dysfunction on the life of the individual;
  3. have an understanding of the etiology and treatment of psychological disorders.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will deepen their knowledge of the discipline through the study of the topic abnormal behaviour which is a core area of study in the discipline of psychology. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
The written assessment structure teaches students discipline-based communication skills, which they practice while writing the assignment. Students' communication skills are assessed as a component of assignment marking. 		True True
3 Global Perspectives
The global perspective of the topic is covered in lectures and tutorials and considered in the essay. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Students are encouraged to develop research skills in collecting and evaluating data, including the skills to assess the utility of information, identify the most useful sources of information and critically examine those sources. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Students' problem solving skills are developed and assessed in their assessment tasks. Students will be assessed on their ability to deconstruct the essay question and to integrate theory and literature into their answer. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Teamwork is encouraged via Tutorial exercises. 		True
   

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