Mental Health and Individual Differences
UndergraduateTAS-PSY1242024
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR needed, No prior study
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Mental Health and Individual Differences
About this subject
Upon successful completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Describe a range of psychological disorders and some of the associated therapeutic techniques.
- Apply knowledge of current debates in the field of individual differences and psychopathology.
- Identify similarities and differences between theories and concepts relating to individual differences and psychopathology.
- Apply practical research and writing skills to communicate concepts appropriately for defined audiences.
- Introduction
- Psychological Disorders 1: Anxiety disorders; Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
- Psychological Disorders 2: Schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Personality Disorders
- Psychological Disorders 3: Trauma and Stressor-related Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Neurocognitive Disorders
- Psychological Treatment 1: Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic and Humanistic Perspectives, Behavioural and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychological Treatment 2: Psychopharmacology, Psychosurgery and Related Treatments, Treatment Efficacy and Clinical Ethics
- Stress and Coping: Understanding Stress, Stress Mediators and Coping with Stress, Promoting Healthy Behaviours
- The Nature of Intelligence: What is Intelligence, Theories of Intelligence, Early Tests of Intelligence
- Issues in Intelligence Testing: The WAIS, The Range of Intelligence, Critiques of Intelligence Tests, Biology and Intelligence, Group Differences
- Culture and Identity: Culture and Psychology, Culture and Identity in Psychological Assessment
- Personality 1: Psychodynamic Personality Theories, Social-cognitive and Humanist Personality Theories
- Personality 2: Trait Theories of Personality
Human behaviour is not universal. Why do individuals behave the way they do? Lecture content will introduce and explore theoretical descriptions of individual differences such as personality and intelligence that can impact behaviour in a variety of contexts, as well as some of the factors which can influence psychological well-being, such as stress and coping. This subject also introduces the study of psychological pathology (psychopathology), including a critical consideration of psychological disorders and evidence-based interventions. Tutorials will build on lecture content, support reflective practice, and will facilitate the development of basic communication skills including counselling and professional communication.
- Quizzes (20%)
- Final Exam (40%)
- Written Assignment (15%)
- Written Assignment (25%)
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- Other requirements - Teaching Arrangement: 1 x 2 hour lecture weekly; 1 x 2 hour practical class weekly
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- 0.125 EFTSL
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