Unit

School Of Psychology

Psychopathology: Theory and PracticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102362.4

Discipline: PSYCHOLOGY

Student Contribution Band: 1

Level: 7

Credit Points: 10

Equivalent Units
101812 - Clinical Psychopathology 1

Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1812 Master of Clinical Psychology or 1814 Master of Professional Psychology.

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About this Unit
This unit provides an examination of a range of major categories of psychopathology, including more typical presentations for psychological treatment and inter-professional indications and communication. Students will critically evaluate the common diagnostic systems of adult psychopathology, and examine the diagnostic criteria for a range of major psychopathology presentations. The unit will equip students with skills in the application of diagnostic and psychometric assessment of these psychological disorders and the ability to construct a case formulation with systemic and cultural considerations, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to inform psychological treatment interventions. Students will also develop skills in discerning when, why and how to collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary teams in inter-professional context.

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Courses

1812.4	Master of Clinical Psychology	CURRENT
1814.2	Master of Professional Psychology	CONTINUING
1814.3	Master of Professional Psychology	CONTINUING
1814.4	Master of Professional Psychology	CONTINUING
1814.5	Master of Professional Psychology	CURRENT

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