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PSY 919 – Developmental Psychopathology
2017 – S2 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Viviana Wuthrich
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(Admission to MClinPsych or DClinPsych) and PSY904 and PSY961 and (PSY962 or PSY978) and (PSY965 or PSY977) and ((PSY927 and PSY928) or PSY979)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides an overview of theoretical approaches and clinical applications for common mental disorders across the lifespan. An understanding of the developmental changes at difference life stages is used to examine key differences in the understanding and treatment of mental disorders at different ages of life. Key age groups focused on in this course are childhood, adolescence, and older adult populations.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood mental disorders.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults.
- Develop further skills in communication, interpersonal interactions, critical analysis, problem-solving and creative thinking.
General Assessment Information
- In total there are 3 assessments that you will be graded on and will in combination form the final grade for CBT-PSY919.
- Each student must complete all 3 assessments to a satisfactory standard (as outlined in the Clinical Psychology Handbook, 2016), and the final grade for PSY919 must be completed to a minimum of a Pass grade standard in order to pass this unit.
- Information regarding general assessment procedures, Turnitn, late and over limit penalties are available in the unit outline.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Video Role Play | 20% | No | 3pm 4th September, 2017 |
| Case Report | 40% | No | 3pm, 9th October, 2017 |
| Exam | 40% | No | 3pm, 6th November 2017 |
Video Role Play
Due: 3pm 4th September, 2017
Weighting: 20%
See the unit outline for more information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood mental disorders.
- Develop further skills in communication, interpersonal interactions, critical analysis, problem-solving and creative thinking.
Case Report
Due: 3pm, 9th October, 2017
Weighting: 40%
See the unit outline for more information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults.
- Develop further skills in communication, interpersonal interactions, critical analysis, problem-solving and creative thinking.
Exam
Due: 3pm, 6th November 2017
Weighting: 40%
See unit outline for more information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood mental disorders.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults.
- Develop further skills in communication, interpersonal interactions, critical analysis, problem-solving and creative thinking.
Delivery and Resources
You must read the PSY919 Unit Outline.
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Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
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Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood mental disorders.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults.
- Develop further skills in communication, interpersonal interactions, critical analysis, problem-solving and creative thinking.
Assessment tasks
- Video Role Play
- Case Report
- Exam
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood mental disorders.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults.
Assessment tasks
- Video Role Play
- Case Report
- Exam
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood mental disorders.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults.
- Develop further skills in communication, interpersonal interactions, critical analysis, problem-solving and creative thinking.
Assessment tasks
- Video Role Play
- Case Report
- Exam
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood mental disorders.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults.
- Develop further skills in communication, interpersonal interactions, critical analysis, problem-solving and creative thinking.
Assessment tasks
- Video Role Play
- Case Report
- Exam
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood mental disorders.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults.
- Develop further skills in communication, interpersonal interactions, critical analysis, problem-solving and creative thinking.
Assessment tasks
- Video Role Play
- Case Report
- Exam
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- To gain a theoretical understanding of the development of mental disorders across the lifespan.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood mental disorders.
- To develop competence in the cognitive and behavioural assessment and treatment of common mental disorders in older adults.
- Develop further skills in communication, interpersonal interactions, critical analysis, problem-solving and creative thinking.
Assessment tasks
- Video Role Play
- Case Report
- Exam
Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 12/07/2017 | Removed hurdle task clause |