EDF5505

Contemporary issues in the psychology of individual change (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Assoc. Prof. G Molloy

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit students will have a clear understanding of the relevance of change in psychological practice and enterprise; evaluated the definitions and models describing how people change; analysed some of the processes that people use to change and adapt; better insight into facilitating change in the individual, group or organisation; better insight of the barriers to change in the individual, group or organisation; researched and critically examined one aspect of psychological change in depth; considered the use and limitations of instruments available to measure change; learnt some methods employed in psychological practice to demonstrate the efficacy of intervention; learnt of the integrative power of behaviours, attitudes, emotions and values in facilitating change; planned, implemented and evaluated the effectiveness of a group facilitated, individualized change program.

Assessment: Semi-structured Interview. Students are to interview a colleague or friend about a high impact positive change that has occurred in their life" 30% (1000 words) + A self change program: 40% (2000 words) + Evaluation of questionnaire or tool to measure change related factors - or - Evaluation of a journal article describing change : 30%, (1000 words).

Contact Hours: 2 hours

Prerequisites: Completion of an Australian Psychological Society (APS)-accredited major sequence in psychology