Adult Psychopathology
36 hours Face to Face + Blended
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Overview
This unit is designed to provide advanced critical appreciation of theoretical and phenomenological models of psychopathology in adults. A further aim is for students to be able to apply this knowledge in assessment, diagnosis and formulation in a range of clinical settings and across a range of client presentations.
Requisites
Prerequisites
PSY80074
Adult PsychopathologyRule
Admission to DR-CFPSY Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology)
Teaching Periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
29-July-2024
27-October-2024
27-October-2024
Last self-enrolment date
11-August-2024
Census date
31-August-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-September-2024
Results released date
03-December-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Integrate theoretical and phenomenological models of psychopathology in adults
- Critically evaluate major taxonomies in psychopathology and their clinical application in a range of settings
- Apply advanced diagnostic and assessment skills
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Seminar | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Seminar | 3.00 | 2 weeks | 6 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Tutorial | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Specified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Various | 4.00 | 12 weeks | 48 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 5.00 | 12 weeks | 60 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Studies | Individual | 10% | 3 |
| Essay | Individual | 40% | 1,2 |
| Examination | Individual | 50% | 1,3 |
Content
- Critical analysis of diagnostic systems
- Overview of a range of psychopathology presentations, their aetiology and course, including but not limited to:
- Mood and anxiety disorders
- Psychotic disorders
- Eating disorders
- Substance use
- Trauma-related disorders
- Personality disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.