Psychological Interventions

Unit code: APH4001 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
For ABPC Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) students – completion of 288 Credit points For LHWP Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/ Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) students – completion of 480 Credit points
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit of study develops students' knowledge base and conceptual abilities in the principles and practice of key psychological interventions, specifically CBT. The unit focusses on the application of psychological interventions such as CBT, and how it is used in the management of psychological problems. The unit places a special emphasis on the cultural appropriateness of interviewing and intervention strategies.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Appraise the principles that underpin psychological interventions;
  2. Exemplify interpersonal communication and interview skills at a pre-professional competency level;
  3. Critique a range of professional literature that examines psychological intervention in various cultural contexts; and
  4. Implement a chosen intervention in a counselling role play.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
Multiple choice and short answer test on psychological formulation (30minutes)
Assessment type: Literature Review
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Grade: 40%
Review of professional literature that examines psychological interventions in a range of contexts. (1800 words)
Assessment type: Exercise
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Grade: 40%
OSCE - Demonstration of a CBT therapeutic skill in a simulated therapy exercise (15 minutes)

Required reading

Process-Based CBT: The science and core clinical competencies of cognitive behavioural therapy.
Hayes, S.C., & Hofmann, S. G. (2018).| New Harbinger.

As part of a course

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

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
LHWP | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 6 years
Bachelor of Psychological Studies (Honours)
AHPA | Bachelor honours degree (stand alone) | Duration: 1 year
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
ABPC | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years

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