Abnormal and Clinical Psychology (C8512)
Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
Module C8512
Module details for 2012/13.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
The broad aim of this module is to provide an introduction to the main diagnostic categories of psychological disorders, the major theories of causation and approaches to treatment, and to encourage you to appreciate the links between theory and treatment of those disorders.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate understanding of some of the major diagnostic categories of psychological disorders, theories of causation and approaches to treatments for those disorders
Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between theory and practice in clinical psychology
Critically evaluate evidence, extract and summarise relevant material from original texts and to integrate material from different sources
Observe progression in writing skills, oral skills, presentation skills, group working skills
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Case Study | T2 Week 9 | 40.00% |
| Review Paper | T2 Week 5 | 30.00% |
| Presentation | T2 Week 12 (15 minutes) | 30.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 333333000000 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 001001000001 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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