Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Melissa Norberg
Contact via melissa.norberg@mq.edu.au
C3A 511
Tuesdays 10-12
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
6cp from PSY or PSYC units at 200 level
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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 focuses on so-called abnormal behaviour. Following a general introduction to the nature of abnormality, each of the main forms of psychopathology is discussed. In each case the disorder is described, demographic features are covered, and theories of cause and maintenance are discussed. Psychological, social, and biochemical factors are included. As much as possible, empirical evidence supporting the theories is highlighted. This unit is a blend of online and face-to-face delivery. All tutorial classes remain face-to-face.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Research paper | 40% | No | see unit outline |
Online Discussions | 10% | No | see unit outline |
Final exam | 50% | No | see unit outline |
Due: see unit outline
Weighting: 40%
Students need to write an 1800 word research report.
Due: see unit outline
Weighting: 10%
Students need to contribute to five online discussions
Due: see unit outline
Weighting: 50%
Final exam
1. Barlow, D.H. & Durand, V.M. (2015). Abnormal psychology (7th ed.) Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
2. Three 1-hour face-to-face meetings: week 1 (Q&A about the unit, intro to the research paper), week 4 (lecture of phobia treatment) and week 6 (Q&A about the research report).
3. One online module on introductory issues and seven online modules covering the major mental disorders. Online modules will consist of video presentations of conceptual issues; narrated slide presentations of supporting evidence; clinical perspectives; researcher perspectives; case material; and associated links. See: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/
4. Five on-line discussions.
5. Six, 2-hour tutorials that will cover the research report assignment and enable discussion of the major mental disorders. Video presentations usually focused on case material will be shown. The aim of the tutorials is to give students the opportunity to develop their awareness of the symptoms of a range of disorders, to learn something of the real world experience of these disorders and to encourage discussion of controversies and issues relevant to psychopathology.
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Date | Description |
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22/02/2017 | Change: Face-to-face lectures will occur during Weeks 1, 4, and 6 (not during week 8). |