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Undergraduate SWI-PSY30012-2022

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.

From

$3,180 $3,430

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Required

Start dates

  • 28 Nov 2022
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  • 2022

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
  • 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

Current study term: 29 May 22 to 28 Aug 22

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Next study term: 27 Nov 22 to 26 Feb 23

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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