Experimental Clinical Psychology 1 - PSYC7212

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Pre: Restricted to programs 1400, 1404 and 8256
 
 
Equivalent: PSYC7400
 
 
Fee Band: 3 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


An introduction to clinical practice and covers the major anxiety and mood disorders. This course reviews the major models and research strategies for understanding psychopathology and clinical interventions. Specific psychological disorders are analysed in detail to illustrate the interplay of biological, cognitive, and behavioural models of psychological dysfunction. Each disorder is also described in terms of practical assessment and treatment procedures.