PSY534 Clinical Psychopathology (8)
Abstract
This subject provides a comprehensive introduction to the nature and assessment of adult psychopathology. Students will review the origins and structure of current diagnostic systems, and examine the diagnostic criteria for a range of major psychopathological syndromes. Skills in the assessment, diagnosis and formulation of clinical disorders will be acquired. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Distance* | Bathurst Campus |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PSY534
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Psychology |
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Assumed Knowledge
Undergraduate studies in abnormal psychology, biological bases of behaviour, learning, and individual differences.
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Enrolment restrictions
Available to students in the Master of Clinical Psychology |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to discuss the history and characteristics of the major taxonomic systems and evaluate their strengths and limitations as classificatory systems of psychopathology
- be able to outline the diagnostic features and associated characteristics of the major psychopathological syndromes.
- be able to describe the current major theories of the aetiologies of these disorders, and identify risk and resilience factors
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of skilled practice in the assessment of psychopathology through clinical interview
- be able to present a case formulation in a written report
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Theoretical and empirical foundations of diagnostic systems
- Diagnosis and classification of mental disorders and basic psychopathology
- Current classification systems (ICD 10, DSM-IV)
- Clinical assessment of psychopathology
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Residential SchoolThis subject contains a compulsory 2.5 day residential school.
The residential school is intended to serve a number of functions
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to teach clinical assessment skills
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to demonstrate the application of skills to diagnosis and case formulation
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to engage the students in case analysis and discussion
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lectures
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demonstrations
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case discussions and other small-group learning activities and role-plays
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student self-evaluation tasks
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.