This course offers an integrative approach to psychological disorders, in which abnormal behaviour and psychopathology are contrasted with "normal" functioning. The course uses case examples, video material and knowledge from both research and clinical perspectives to help bring alive the challenges of diagnosis, assessment, conceptualisation and treatment of major psychological disorders across the lifespan. Specific focus is given to clinical descriptions, individual differences, and biological, psychological, social and contextual influences. Prevention and treatment of different psychological disorders will be discussed, but are not a major focus of the course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Describe and apply different models and major theories of psychopathology
- Think critically about issues and changes in psychiatric classification (e.g., DSM-5)
- Describe the symptoms and aetiology associated with psychological disorders and apply this knowledge to case examples
- Demonstrate preliminary knowledge of evidence-based treatments for the psychological disorders covered in this course
Indicative Assessment
Assessment will be based on:- Laboratory quizzes (10%) – LOs 1-4
- Written assignment (30%) – LOs 1, 3, 4
- Exams (60%) – LOs 1-4
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Workload
This course consists of 12 lectures (2 hours per week) and 6 compulsory laboratory classes (2 hours) spread across the semester.Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Rieger, E. (Editor). Abnormal Psychology: Leading Researcher Perspectives (most recent
edition). Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Pty Ltd, Australia.
Assumed Knowledge
PSYC2007 or relevant courses in BiologyMajors
Minors
Specialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $3840 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $5460 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2382 | 25 Feb 2019 | 04 Mar 2019 | 31 Mar 2019 | 31 May 2019 | In Person | N/A |