General Information
This subject provides 48 hours of advanced training in the assessment, diagnosis, classification and treatment of common and severe mental disorders and psychopathology in adults. The disorders covered include delirium, dementia and amnesic disorders, somatoform, psychotic, dissociative, and adjustment disorders. In this subject students receive 10 hours of formal academic training in the mechanisms and aetiology of these disorders, including a critical examination of the major diagnostic systems and diagnostic criteria, 10 hours of formal academic training in the clinical, behavioural, and psychometric assessment of these problems, 24 hours of formal academic training in empirically validated psychological interventions, and 4 hours formal academic training in psychopharmacology as it applies to these disorders. At the end of this subject students should have developed the competence to reliably diagnose the disorders covered, and to plan and evaluate appropriate treatments.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design Subject code: PSYC71-607 Subject title: Psychopathology and Therapy: Adults 2 Subject level: Postgraduate Semester/Year: September 2019 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Lecture: x12 (Total hours: 48) - Lecture 1
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 72) - Recommended Study Hours
Attendance and learning activities: -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- APA (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. 5th, USA American Psychiatric Association
- APS (1999). Code of Ethical Conduct. n/a, Melbourne Australian Psychological Society
- First, M.B. & Tasman, A. (2010). Clinical Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders. 2nd, UK Wiley-Blackwell
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design |
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| Subject code: | PSYC71-607 |
| Subject title: | Psychopathology and Therapy: Adults 2 |
| Subject level: | Postgraduate |
| Semester/Year: | September 2019 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: |
| Prescribed resources: | Books
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theories and models, the empirical findings supporting these theories and the methods employed to establish them, the major methods of psychological investigation and techniques of measurement and their application and interpretation, and design and implement a psychological intervention.
- Demonstrate knowledge and behaviour consistent with the ethical, legal and professional requirements of psychological practice.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge of systematic psychological assessment.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge regarding intervention strategies.
- Demonstrate the application of research knowledge and skills to psychological practice.
- Demonstrate excellent written communication skills.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Paper-based Examination (Closed) Mid-semester Examination 40% Week 7 (Mid-Semester Examination Period) 1,2,3,4,5,6 Skills Assignment Single case study intervention and treatment case 60% Week 9 1,2,3,4,5,6 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| Paper-based Examination (Closed) | Mid-semester Examination | 40% | Week 7 (Mid-Semester Examination Period) | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Skills Assignment | Single case study intervention and treatment case | 60% | Week 9 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Week 1 Overview of Psychopathology
Overview of Single Case Studies and Understanding Psychopathology from a Historical and Current Viewpoint.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theories and models, the empirical findings supporting these theories and the methods employed to establish them, the major methods of psychological investigation and techniques of measurement and their application and interpretation, and design and implement a psychological intervention.
- Demonstrate knowledge and behaviour consistent with the ethical, legal and professional requirements of psychological practice.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge of systematic psychological assessment.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge regarding intervention strategies.
- Demonstrate the application of research knowledge and skills to psychological practice.
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Week 2 Overview of Eating Disorders
The major ED are covered: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder, including assessment and intervention.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theories and models, the empirical findings supporting these theories and the methods employed to establish them, the major methods of psychological investigation and techniques of measurement and their application and interpretation, and design and implement a psychological intervention.
- Demonstrate knowledge and behaviour consistent with the ethical, legal and professional requirements of psychological practice.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge of systematic psychological assessment.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge regarding intervention strategies.
- Demonstrate the application of research knowledge and skills to psychological practice.
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Week 3 Delirium. Amnesia and Dementia Disorders
Overview of Neurocognitive Disorders, including assessment and intervention.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theories and models, the empirical findings supporting these theories and the methods employed to establish them, the major methods of psychological investigation and techniques of measurement and their application and interpretation, and design and implement a psychological intervention.
- Demonstrate knowledge and behaviour consistent with the ethical, legal and professional requirements of psychological practice.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge of systematic psychological assessment.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge regarding intervention strategies.
- Demonstrate the application of research knowledge and skills to psychological practice.
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Week 4 Adjustment and Stress Disorders
Overview of Adjustment Disorder versus Acute Stress Disorder including assessment and intervention.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theories and models, the empirical findings supporting these theories and the methods employed to establish them, the major methods of psychological investigation and techniques of measurement and their application and interpretation, and design and implement a psychological intervention.
- Demonstrate knowledge and behaviour consistent with the ethical, legal and professional requirements of psychological practice.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge of systematic psychological assessment.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge regarding intervention strategies.
- Demonstrate the application of research knowledge and skills to psychological practice.
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Week 5 Trauma Disorders
Overview of Trauma and PTSD including assessment and intervention.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theories and models, the empirical findings supporting these theories and the methods employed to establish them, the major methods of psychological investigation and techniques of measurement and their application and interpretation, and design and implement a psychological intervention.
- Demonstrate knowledge and behaviour consistent with the ethical, legal and professional requirements of psychological practice.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge of systematic psychological assessment.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge regarding intervention strategies.
- Demonstrate the application of research knowledge and skills to psychological practice.
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Week 6 Substance Use Disorders
Overview of major substance use disorders including assessment and intervention.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theories and models, the empirical findings supporting these theories and the methods employed to establish them, the major methods of psychological investigation and techniques of measurement and their application and interpretation, and design and implement a psychological intervention.
- Demonstrate knowledge and behaviour consistent with the ethical, legal and professional requirements of psychological practice.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge of systematic psychological assessment.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge regarding intervention strategies.
- Demonstrate the application of research knowledge and skills to psychological practice.
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Week 7 Schizophrenia and Psychosis
Overview of major psychotic disorders including assessment and intervention.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theories and models, the empirical findings supporting these theories and the methods employed to establish them, the major methods of psychological investigation and techniques of measurement and their application and interpretation, and design and implement a psychological intervention.
- Demonstrate knowledge and behaviour consistent with the ethical, legal and professional requirements of psychological practice.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge of systematic psychological assessment.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge regarding intervention strategies.
- Demonstrate the application of research knowledge and skills to psychological practice.
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Week 8 Somatoform Disorders
Overview of major somatic disorders including assessment and intervention.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theories and models, the empirical findings supporting these theories and the methods employed to establish them, the major methods of psychological investigation and techniques of measurement and their application and interpretation, and design and implement a psychological intervention.
- Demonstrate knowledge and behaviour consistent with the ethical, legal and professional requirements of psychological practice.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge of systematic psychological assessment.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge regarding intervention strategies.
- Demonstrate the application of research knowledge and skills to psychological practice.
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Week 9 Conversion and Factitious Disorders
Overview of major conversion and factitious disorder including assessment and intervention.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theories and models, the empirical findings supporting these theories and the methods employed to establish them, the major methods of psychological investigation and techniques of measurement and their application and interpretation, and design and implement a psychological intervention.
- Demonstrate knowledge and behaviour consistent with the ethical, legal and professional requirements of psychological practice.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge of systematic psychological assessment.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge regarding intervention strategies.
- Demonstrate the application of research knowledge and skills to psychological practice.
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Week 10 Dissociative Disorders
Overview of Dissociative Disorders including assessment and intervention.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theories and models, the empirical findings supporting these theories and the methods employed to establish them, the major methods of psychological investigation and techniques of measurement and their application and interpretation, and design and implement a psychological intervention.
- Demonstrate knowledge and behaviour consistent with the ethical, legal and professional requirements of psychological practice.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge of systematic psychological assessment.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge regarding intervention strategies.
- Demonstrate the application of research knowledge and skills to psychological practice.
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Week 11 Nutraceuticals and Mental Health
Overview of major non-specific biological therapies for mental health issues.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theories and models, the empirical findings supporting these theories and the methods employed to establish them, the major methods of psychological investigation and techniques of measurement and their application and interpretation, and design and implement a psychological intervention.
- Demonstrate knowledge and behaviour consistent with the ethical, legal and professional requirements of psychological practice.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge of systematic psychological assessment.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge regarding intervention strategies.
- Demonstrate the application of research knowledge and skills to psychological practice.
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Week 12 Clinical Issues and Practical Skills Training
Legal Issues revisited and practical clinical skills training.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theories and models, the empirical findings supporting these theories and the methods employed to establish them, the major methods of psychological investigation and techniques of measurement and their application and interpretation, and design and implement a psychological intervention.
- Demonstrate knowledge and behaviour consistent with the ethical, legal and professional requirements of psychological practice.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge of systematic psychological assessment.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge regarding intervention strategies.
- Demonstrate the application of research knowledge and skills to psychological practice.