Adult Psychopathology
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 36 hours Face to Face + Blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
Admission to the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology) programs or equivalent.
Corequisites
NilAims and objectives
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.
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Integrate theoretical and phenomenological models of psychopathology in adults
2. Critically evaluate major taxonomies in psychopathology and their clinical application in a range of settings
3. Apply advanced diagnostic and assessment skills
Courses with unit
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Face to Face Contact Seminar 1 Seminar 2 Tutorial |
2 3 1 | 12 2 12 | 24 6 12 |
Online Contact | N/A | ||
Specified Learning Activities Preparation of Weekly case studies discussed in classes | 4 | 12 | 48 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent study, assignment preparation, revision | 60 | ||
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
Examination | Individual | 50% | 1, 3 |
Essay | Individual | 40% | 1, 2 |
Two Case Studies | Individual | 10% | 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.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials will be made available in the Unit Outline.