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Psychopathology
Undergraduate | MAQ-PSYX3337 | 2021
Course information for 2021 intake
View information for 2022 course intake- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 18 weeks
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Psychopathology
About this subject
On successful completion of this subject, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the multiple definitions of abnormal behaviour and how to assess it.
- Identify the signs, symptoms and science-based treatments of the psychological disorders covered in this unit.
- Demonstrate awareness of the prevalence and demographics typical for the psychological disorders covered in this unit.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding and appreciation of theory and typical research findings relating to cause and maintenance of the psychological disorders covered in this unit.
- Display communication and critical analysis skills: in particular, analyse the theoretical and empirical literature and professionally communicate research findings.
- 1. Introduction to Psychopathology
- 2. Mood Disorders and Suicide
- 3. Anxiety and related Disorders
- 4. Eating Disorders
- 5. Substance-related and addictive Disorders
- 6. Sexual, paraphilic, and gender Disorders
- 7. Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
- 8. Neurodevelopmental Disorders
This subject focuses on so-called abnormal behaviour. Following a general introduction to the nature and study of abnormality, each of the main forms of psychopathology is discussed, along with theories of psychopathology and their evidence (when available) as well as science-based interventions. Tutorials are online. An intermediate level of research methodology and statistical knowledge is a pre-requisite for this unit, as this knowledge is required to understand the scientific basis of psychopathology and its theories.
- Written report (40%)
- Online quiz (10%)
- Invigilated examination (50%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
one of
- MAQ-PSYX2248-Design and Statistics II
MAQ-PSYX248 (Not currently available)
Others
20cp from (PSYX or PSYU or PSY units at 2000 level) including PSYX248 or PSYX2248 or PSY248 or PSYU2248
NCCW (2020 and onwards) PSYU3337 Psychopathology
Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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