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PSYC8988 – Psychological Assessment and Child and Adult Psychopathology 2
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance, North Ryde
Notice
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Viviana Wuthrich
Lauren McLellan
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MClinPsych and (PSYC985 or PSYC8985) and (PSYC986 or PSYC8986) and (PSYC987 or PSYC8987)
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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 will cover theoretical models of the development of psychopathology, as well as evidence-based assessment of adult and child mental disorders such as externalising and internalising disorders, complex disorders such as bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, and personality disorders. Methods for differential diagnosis as well as treatment planning for comorbidity will be covered. Assessment techniques for these disorders in children and adults will include interviewing children, adolescents and their families, as well as acutely unwell clients (e.g. psychotic). It will also involve knowledge of self-report measures, child, parent and teacher rating scales and use of behavioural observations where appropriate. |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Assess psychiatric symptoms related to internalising and externalising disorders across the lifespan.
- ULO2: Assess for and identify personality disorders, psychosis, bipolar disorders.
- ULO3: Differentially diagnose complex comorbidities of mental disorders across the lifespan.
- ULO4: Select appropriate evidence based assessment tools.
- ULO5: Demonstrate effective clinical interviewing skills of children and adolescents.
General Assessment Information
See iLearn Unit for Assessment information.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Role Play | 30% | Yes | Week 5 |
| Case Report | 30% | Yes | Week 10 |
| Final Examination | 40% | No | Week 13 |
Video Role Play
Assessment Type 1: Simulation/role play
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 30%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students submit a 15 minute video demonstrating clinical interview and assessments skills of youth.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Assess psychiatric symptoms related to internalising and externalising disorders across the lifespan.
- Differentially diagnose complex comorbidities of mental disorders across the lifespan.
- Demonstrate effective clinical interviewing skills of children and adolescents.
Case Report
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 30%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students will be required to demonstrate in 1500 words that they can formulate the presenting problem with predisposing, precipitating and maintaining factors along with a diagnosis and justification.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Assess psychiatric symptoms related to internalising and externalising disorders across the lifespan.
- Assess for and identify personality disorders, psychosis, bipolar disorders.
- Differentially diagnose complex comorbidities of mental disorders across the lifespan.
- Select appropriate evidence based assessment tools.
Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
Final examination held in scheduled class time, in accordance with relevant requirements.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Assess psychiatric symptoms related to internalising and externalising disorders across the lifespan.
- Assess for and identify personality disorders, psychosis, bipolar disorders.
- Differentially diagnose complex comorbidities of mental disorders across the lifespan.
- Select appropriate evidence based assessment tools.
- Demonstrate effective clinical interviewing skills of children and adolescents.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Face to Face Delivery.
Additional resources available via iLearn page.
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- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
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