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AssessmentThere is one assignment worth 40%, and an in-class test worth 60%. You need to obtain a totalmark of at least 50% to pass the unit.1. Research critique (40%)Select a recently published research study in your area of interest and write a critical reviewof the paper. The emphasis should be on the methodological adequacy of the study, andyou should make recommendations on how the methodological flaws that you identify can berectified.The critique (2000 - 3000 words), which must conform to APA Publications Manual (6 thEdition) format, must be submitted to the School of Psychology office (or emailed to the unitcoordinator) no later than 5pm on the due date. A copy of the research paper must beattached to the assignment.2. In-class Test (60%)This is a closed book test. There will be two short-answer questions on each of the 11modules (8 core modules plus 3 elective modules). Students should answer questions for allthe core modules (16 questions), and for 2 of the 3 elective modules (four questions). Eachof the 20 questions is worth three marks, giving a maximum total score of 60. Some of thequestions may require longer answers than others, but no answer should be longer thanabout half a page. You have three hours to finish the test, so there shouldn‟t be any timepressure49Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology.CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)
PSYCHOLOGY 712:PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND ADVANCED PSYCHOTHERAPY PROCESSNumbers:Pattern:Points:Requisites:CoordinatorUnit IndexTuitionCreditUnitUnitLecturer309535Seminar/Workshop, 4hours/week25Psychology 701, 704, and 705A/Prof Jan Grant(9266 7231) Room: 401:315Dr Jenny Thornton(9266 7087) Room: 401:310SyllabusThis unit addresses psychopathology through a thorough review of psychological disorders basedon the DSM-IV and the ICD-10. It includes consideration of predisposing, precipitation, perpetuatingand protective factors. Psychopharmacology will be addressed in relation to each of the disorders. Inaddition, the unit addresses some of the more advanced psychotherapy skills and concepts that arerequired for working with more complex client populations, including ruptures in the therapeuticalliance, defenses, transference, and counter-transference. Such psychotherapy processes arelinked to understanding the personality structure, developmental processes, and psychopathology ofthe client, as well as the research on evidence-based practice.Learning OutcomesOn Complete to this unit students can:1. provide accurate DSM-IV/ICD-10 diagnoses of individuals with psychological disorders.2. provide a complete case formulation including DSM-IV diagnosis, predisposing, precipitating,perpetuating, and protective factors, and treatment plan.3. select and utilize treatments consistent with case formulations and based on the researchliterature regarding evidence-based practice.4. work effectively with more advanced psychotherapy processes in their treatment of patientswith psychopathology/complex clinical presentations.5. identify appropriate psychopharmacological treatment(s) for each psychological disorder.Unit OutlineIntroduction to psychopathology: case formulation; review of DSM-IV & ICD-10.1Predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating and protective factors.2 Working with advanced psychotherapy processes I.3 Working with anger, hostility, resistance.i) Working with advanced psychotherapy processes II;4ii) Substance Abuse Disorders*i) Working with ruptures in the therapeutic alliance;5ii) Eating Disorders*i) Personality disorders: Narcissistic Personality Disorder;6ii) Personality disorders: Bipolar Disorder*50Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology.CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)
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