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Personality Theory & Human Behaviour (PSYT90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 2
Overview
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The focus of this subject is the study of the theory of personality and of human behaviour and its clinical and therapeutic implications. The chief aim of the course is to consider the various theoretical approaches, which have been applied in order to understand an individual's intra and interpersonal psychological world. Topics covered include:
- the concept of personality;
- different theoretical approaches to the conceptualisation of personality and psychological functioning and the relationship between these approaches; and
- application of these different approaches to clinical practice, particularly psychotherapeutic treatment.
Intended learning outcomes
- Define key concepts in psychodynamic theory such as the unconscious, transference and countertransference, defence mechanisms, the development of the self and the therapeutic alliance including their implications for clinical practice
- Discuss the importance of developmental factors particularly early attachment experiences and trauma in understanding and planning treatment for psychiatric patients
- Critically appraise these theoretical approaches in terms of their commonalities and differences
- Determine how research into this subject is conceptualised and carried out
- Critically analyse the literature in this field
- Formulate a person’s internal and interpersonal psychological world in terms of relevant theories of personality and psychological functioning
- Explain unconscious mental functioning as it relates to contemporary neuroscience and contemporary psychotherapy practice
- Discuss mentalisation and reflective functioning
- Discuss the link between basic components of personality with Borderline Personality Disorder and trauma
- Integrate psychotherapeutic principles into treatment planning for general mental health consumers.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Case-based presentation of 2,500 words due Weeks 4-6 (worth 50%)
- Essay of 2,500 words due Week 10 (worth 50%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Frances Minson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours total
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Bloch, S. (2006) An Introduction to the Psychotherapies. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press.
- Subject notes
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (CAP), subject to applicants meeting the entry requirements for the course.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Science Course Master of Mental Health Science Course Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Science
Last updated: 3 November 2022