EDF6512 - Intervention across the lifespan and research implications

Leader: Dr J Roodenburg

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

Developments in evidence-based interventions are presented particularly in relation to child behaviour problems, school-related problems, parent-adolescent conflict, problems of adulthood such as marital discord, depression and anxiety, and problems associated with aging (health problems, bereavement/grief). Emphasis is on the research basis underlying the scientist-professional model and related conceptual framework/steps for individual casework. Ethical and legal issues and case management issues (eg keeping records) are considered. In the research component, students revise and build on research writing and data analysis skills and present their own research work to date.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to design and evaluate intervention programs based on behavioural principles; show a knowledge of empirically supported behavioural interventions; show an understanding of legal/ethical issues associated with behavioural intervention; show a knowledge of local human service systems relevant to the needs of the professional psychologist; demonstrate knowledge of research methodology by developing a viable research proposal and/or carrying out and reporting the research project.

Assessment

Research report (2000 words): 25%
two assignments (equivalent 3000 words): 75%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Off Campus Attendance Requirements

Off-campus students must attend a one (1) week Residential school

Prerequisites

Successful completion of EDF6504 and an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four year sequence in psychology