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Introduction to Psychopathology (PSYC90031)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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This subject aims to present major approaches to psychological disorders, in which psychopathology is contrasted with "normal" functioning. Reference is made to various theoretical approaches to the aetiologies of disorders/problems, with a focus on recognising the clinical pictures of common psychological disorders/problems that occur in a variety of settings, including, depression, the anxiety disorders, and substance abuse/dependence.
Intended learning outcomes
The subject aims to introduce students to various competing theories of aetiology and maintenance for psychological problems/disorders that commonly present to clinicians:
- to provide students with an overview of the important criteria by which practising psychologists evaluate theoretical and treatment models; and
- to develop familiarity with clinical presentations, co-morbidity, prevalence and incidence data, course and outcome, response to treatment for the psychological disorders.
Generic skills
Written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
Analytical, information integration and synthesizing skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022