APY4020

Psychology - changing behaviour

Ms Evelyn Scannell

One 1-hour lecture and one 3-hour workshop per week - Second semester - Caulfield

Objectives On the completion of this subject, students will understand the general issues in behaviour change at individual, group and organisational levels; develop basic change agent skills and increased self-awareness; experience group processes under supervision; learn to anlyse change processes critically and conceptually; and understand constraints under which a change agent operates, including ethical issues.

Synopsis Theories about changing behaviour: theory-building and criteria for good theory. Commonalities and differences in theoretical foundations; objectives and techniques of various approaches to attitude and behaviour change - especially those which are applied in psychotherapy, group work, organisation change and development, and community intervention and development programs. Review of research into the effectiveness of these approaches. Examination of values and ethical issues. Skills training: introduction to counselling, group dynamics; organisation development strategies and mechanisms; community interventions.

Assessment Project demonstration: 60% - Written summary report (750 words): 20% - Participation: 20%

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