PSYC3005 Applications to Clinical and Health Psychology

2015

4.5

1 x 2-hour lecture weekly

1 1 of PSYC2018, PSYC2009
2 13.5 units from any second year PSYC topics
3 Admission into BPSG-Bachelor of Psychological Studies (Graduate Entry)
3a Admission into BPSY-Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
3b Admission into BBSC-Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
3c Admission into BPS-Bachelor of Psychological Science
3d Admission into BA-Bachelor of Arts
3e Admission into BAHA-Bachelor of Arts - Enhanced Program for High Achievers
3f Admission into BASC-Bachelor of Arts and Science
3g Admission into BAMTS-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
4 Admission into BEDMSSBA-B Education (Middle & Secondary Schooling), B Arts
5 13.5 units from any second year PSYC topics
Must Satisfy: ((1 and 2) or ((3 or 3a or 3b or 3c or 3d or 3e or 3f or 3g)) or (4 and 5))

1 of PSYC3229, PSYC3230 has been successfully completed

Students will need a sound understanding of general psychological principles.

Psychology major: Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Arts

This topic will focus on the way in which psychological theory and research can be applied to issues in clinical and health psychology. Through in depth examination of a small number of issues, the topic will illustrate how psychological principles, theories and research can further our understanding of key clinical or health problems in society. Potential specific areas of study are trauma, eating behaviour and body image.

The topic aims to introduce students to both theory and research in relatively new areas of psychological inquiry. Research in both health and clinical psychology utilizes a myriad of different psychological approaches (e.g., cognitive, developmental, experimental, social and physiological psychology). Thus the topic will provide students with opportunity to apply their general psychological knowledge to specific areas of study.

Students completing this topic should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical perspectives and empirical methods used in the specific areas of study

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the sociocultural context that influences clinical and health issues

3. Critical evaluate psychological research

4. Demonstrate the ability for coherent argument through a written report

5. Apply the theory and research findings in the topic to practical problems encountered in everyday life