Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face-to-face and online activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Melissa Norberg
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
20cp from (PSYX or PSYU or PSY units at 2000 level) including PSYX248 or PSYX2248 or PSY248 or PSYU2248
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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 online unit focuses on so-called abnormal behaviour. Following a general introduction to the nature and study of abnormality, each of the main forms of psychopathology is discussed, along with theories of psychopathology and their evidence (when available) as well as science-based interventions. Tutorials are online. An intermediate level of research methodology and statistical knowledge is a pre-requisite for this unit, as this knowledge is required to understand the scientific basis of psychopathology and its theories. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
*NOTE: All assessment times and other times in this unit BEFORE 4 April 2021 are GMT+11 (AEDT, Australian Eastern Daylight Time, SYDNEY) and AFTER 4 April 2021 are GMT+10 (AEST, Australian Eastern Standard Time, SYDNEY)
Online Quizzes
This unit contains 3, 15-item multiple-choice quizzes. These quizzes assess the information provided in the lectures, tutorials, and textbook. Together, these quizzes amount to 10% of your final grade. Quizzes will open 24 hours before the deadline. Once you open a quiz, you will be given 15 minutes to complete it. As such, you are advised to study relevant material before beginning a quiz. After you complete a quiz, you will be given feedback regarding your performance.
The online quizzes will be delivered via the iLearn webpage for the unit. Therefore, access to a reliable computer that connects to the Internet is required. Technical difficulties will not be accepted as a reason for special consideration.
These quizzes are administered under the honour system: Although you can use your notes and textbook to complete these quizzes, you should not work with classmates to complete them.
Students who experience serious and unavoidable disruption, and hence are unable to complete a quiz within the 24-hour timeframe, can apply for special consideration via ask.mq.edu.au for an extension. Students who have not been granted special considerations will not be given an extension.
Case Study
This unit requires you to submit a case study, which is worth 40% of your final grade. The case study will require you to 1) diagnose a case, 2) describe a science-based theoretical model for the principal diagnosis and use it to support the case’s principal diagnosis, and to 3) propose and support a science-based treatment for the case. You also must write clearly and succinctly and comply with APA style guidelines. More information is provided on iLearn.
Your case study must contain less than 1500 words; however, you will be given a 5% leeway (e.g., 75 words) before penalties are applied. Every 100 words over the limit will receive a 5% penalty off the original mark (e.g., 1575 words = no penalty; 1576 words = 5% penalty; 1676 words = 10% penalty). In-text citations are included within the word count, but references do not count towards the word limit. Ensure that you use the header “References” as required by the APA style guide so that Turnitin will not assess your references for plagiarism.
A penalty of 5% of the maximum mark per day will be applied to late assignments. For example, if a student submits their Case Study one day late, then 2 marks [= 5% x 40 (worth 40% of the final grade)] will be subtracted from the original mark. Assignments one minute late are considered 1 day late. Assignments will not be accepted after they are 5 days late.
Requests for extensions on the Case Study are done via ask.mq.edu.au. All extensions must be made prior to the due date for the assignment. A decision will be made by the staff in the Student Centre. PSYU/X3337 staff do not have the ability to grant extension nor will they be notified that you have applied for an extension or told if an extension is approved or denied. Thus, if you receive an extension, you must attach the paperwork after the Reference section of your Case Study. If you have not received a decision regarding your extension before the assessment deadline, and your request is denied, the official deadline will remain and the official late penalty will be applied.
Procedure for Requesting Remarking:
Final Exam
During the final exam period, students will complete a 1 hour multiple choice exam, which counts for 50% of your final grade. It assesses all material covered during the unit (lectures, tutorial, and textbook) throughout the whole semester.
Special Considerations for the Final Exam
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Online Quiz | 10% | No | Friday at 8pm* Weeks 4, 8 & 12 |
Final examination | 50% | No | University Exam Period |
Case Study | 40% | No | Friday at 8pm* Week 9 (May 7) |
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Friday at 8pm* Weeks 4, 8 & 12
Weighting: 10%
Three online multiple-choice quizzes testing unit content.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: University Exam Period
Weighting: 50%
Final examination held within the University’s formal exam period, in accordance with relevant requirements.
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 45 hours
Due: Friday at 8pm* Week 9 (May 7)
Weighting: 40%
A 1500 word written report, in APA format, that diagnoses a case vignette, and uses a science-based theory to describe the case’s condition and recommended treatment.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
This unit includes weekly online lectures and fortnightly tutorials. Each lecture has a set reading from the textbook, typically between 30-50 pages, to reinforce its content and solidify your learning. The Unit Schedule on iLearn will provide you with a week-by-week agenda for the lectures, textbook chapters, and tutorial topics. In general, weekly lectures range from 1-3 hours in duration, while the required tutorials are 2 hours in duration. To help you pace yourself in this unit, it is recommended that you spend 12 hours a week utilising the unit's resources and working on your assessments. The more that you participate in this unit and its assessments, the more you will derive benefits.
Barlow, Durand, & Hofmann (2018). Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach from Cengage learning is the required textbook for this unit.
The Seventh Edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2019) is required to format your case report.
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Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Date | Description |
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12/02/2021 | text edits for the final exam |
Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook