Abnormal psychology
BBS BY BT BW BB BS DT GA PA BC BP BDT
Ms Kathleen Jackson
Subject value of 1.0 (6 point) * Second semester * Two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour tutorial per week * Gippsland/Distance * Prerequisites: GAS2504 plus two subjects from GAS2501, GAS2502 and 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 behaviour 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