Undergraduate SWI-PSY30012-2023

Psychology of Trauma

Examine the nature of trauma and study multiple psychological theories. Read up on the history of trauma diagnosis. Determine how people respond to and recover from traumatic events. Ask how traumatised people are treated in social contexts.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Required

Start dates

29 May 2023
27 Nov 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of theory and research pertaining to the psychology of trauma;
Integrate and critically evaluate material across multiple perspectives;
Apply current research findings to issues related to the psychology of trauma.

Topics covered

- Definition, diagnostic history and models of trauma
- Theories of trauma as applied to specific events/issues
- Trauma within social contexts

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

one of

SWI-PSY10003-Psychology 100 (No longer available)
SWI-PSS110 (Not currently available)
SWI-PSY10007-Brain and Behaviour (No longer available)

and one of

SWI-PSY10004-Psychology 101 (No longer available)
SWI-PSS120 (Not currently available)
SWI-PSY10008-Fundamentals of Psychology (No longer available)

and one of

SWI-STA10003-Foundations of Statistics (No longer available)
SWI-STA102 (Not currently available)

Others

You must also complete two Level 2 subjects in Psychology before starting this subject.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject introduces students to the nature of trauma, post-trauma responses and the ways in which people recover from trauma. Students will develop an understanding of the concept of traumatic stress from multiple theoretical perspectives.

Assessments

Please note: assessment values are indicative only, details will be advised at the start of the subject.

Written (40%)
Test — Online (20%)
Invigilated Exam (40%)

Textbooks

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).