Child and adolescent psychology (8 points)
(MED)
Leader: Dr A Vance
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On completion of this unit, students should be able to: 1. describe key developmental life stages through childhood and adolescence; 2. to describe key developmental psychological, social and biological factors ionvolved in normal and abnormal development through childhood and adolescence; 3. to describe key developmental psychological, social and biological factors involved in the onset, progression, natural history and treatment options in specific common child and adolescent psychiatric disorders; 4. to describe key continuities and discontinuities between adult and child and adolescent psychiatric practice; 5. to outline and discuss the developmental context within which the bio-psycho-social approach is used for the assessment and treatment of child and adolescent psychiatry disorders; 6. to describe the influences of chronic illness, impairment, disability and handicap on development at an individual, interpersonal, family and soical level.
Assessment: Written examination (100%)
Contact Hours: Second Year
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