Abnormal psychology
BT BB BS DT GA PA BC BP BDT BY BBS
Kathleen Jackson
Subject value of 1.0 (6 point) * Two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour tutorial per week * Second semester * Gippsland/Distance * Prerequisites: GAS2504 plus two subjects from GAS2501, GAS2502, GAS2503 or equivalent second-level subjects
The objective of the subject is to provide an overview of the field of abnormal psychology. It covers all important aspects: historical influences, theory, assessment, specific psychopathologies, treatment methods and legal issues. Both the scientific and professional aspects of abnormal psychology are presented. Efforts will be made to give students the broadest possible view of abnormal behaviour by studying the various behavioural deviations from different theoretical perspectives - psychodynamic, behavioural, humanistic-existential, cognitive and biological. For distance education students, attendance at weekend schools is strongly recommended but not compulsory.
Assessment
Assignments: 40% * Examination: 60% * A pass on the examination is a requirement for the successful completion of this subject
Prescribed texts
Davison G C and Neale J M Abnormal psychology 6th edn, Wiley, 1994