Clinical Aspects of Psychology

Unit code: APP3037 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
APP2014 - Psychology 2B
HPP2001 - Developmental Psychology
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

The aim of this unit is to present the key areas of clinical practice in psychology and the implications of neuropsychological and psychological disorders. This unit provides an overview of human neuropsychology and neuropsychological syndromes, brain injury and recovery of function after brain damage. It also provides an overview of the concepts of psychopathology and diagnostic classification.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Exemplify knowledge of conceptual and methodological approaches to human neuropsychology and psychopathology;
  2. Appraise knowledge of clinical psychology and neuropsychology presentations for a selection of child and adult disorders;
  3. Elucidate the basic phenomenology of a selection of psychological disorders and of relevant theoretical perspectives; and
  4. Critically review and analyse information about clinical aspects of psychology.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 10%
Test (20mins)
Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 40%
Psychopathology Case Study (1400 words)
Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 20%
Neuropsychology Case Study (800 words)
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 30%
Test (60mins)

Required reading

Abnormal psychology: An integrative approach
Barlow, D.H., Durand, V.M., & Hofmann, S.G. (2022).| Cengage Learning.
Fundamentals of human neuropsychology
Kolb, B., & Whishaw, I.Q. (2021).| Worth Publishers/Macmillan

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies
ABCY | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
LBCP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
LHWP | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 6 years
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
LBWP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 5 years
Bachelor of Psychological Studies
ABPA | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business
ABPB | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
ABPC | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
SBHP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years

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