HPS308 - Psychopathology
Unit details
| Enrolment modes: | (B, G, W, X, CBD) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Trimester 2: R Moulding (B) Email: HPS308@deakin.edu.au Trimester 3: L Xantidis (G) Email: HPS308@deakin.edu.au |
| Prerequisite: | HPS111 and HPS121 |
| Incompatible with: | HPS788 |
| Contact hours: | Trimester 2: 3 hours (1 x 2 hour, 1 x 1 hour practical) per week Trimester 3: All content presented online |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit has the dual aims of allowing you to learn and explore concepts of mental illness, and also of understanding your appreciation of the stigma and impact of such disorders on the lives of those affected.
In so doing, this unit focuses on providing an introduction to abnormal and clinical psychology from a descriptive, theoretical and experimental perspective. In particular, we will focus on theories of psychology that integrate from multiple perspectives - a so-called multidimensional integrative perspective.
Topics covered will include models and theories of abnormal psychology with emphasis on an integrative approach to understanding psychopathology; diagnosis and classification; as well as an examination of the major classes of disorders such as the anxiety, mood, and schizophrenia-related disorders. Where appropriate, there will be a discussion and evaluation of therapeutic interventions and ethical issues pertaining to intervention.
Assessment
Examination (1.5 hours) 40%, major assignment (2000 words) 50%, minor assignment (600 words) 10%
Prescribed texts
Barlow, D. H., & Durand, V. M. (2011). Abnormal psychology: An integrative approach (6th ed.). Australia: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $733 | $2670 | $2850 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.