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PSY213: Psychology: Abnormal Behaviour

This unit will introduce how abnormal behaviour is defined, and will explore the symptoms, causes and treatment of common psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression. These disorders and their treatment will be conceptualised through various theoretical frameworks, including cognitive, behavioural, systemic and neuropsychological approaches. Current issues relevant to both clinical practice and research will also be explored.

Points

4

Enrolment Options

Murdoch: S1-internal

Contact Time

Lectures/tutorials/laboratories/seminars: 3 hours per week.

Prerequisites

PSY141 Introduction to Psychological Science or PSY171 Introduction to Applications of Psychology or PSY173 Introduction to Psychological Research Methods.

Exclusions

Students who have successfully completed S349 Abnormal Psychology may not enrol in this unit for credit.

School

School of Psychology

Unit Coordinator

Ms Rachael O'Byrne

  • Position:
P/T Teaching Casual
  • E-mail:
R.O'Byrne@murdoch.edu.au
  • Location:
Murdoch Campus
Social Sciences
Room 1.012
  • Phone:
    Prefix: +618
9360 2860
Unit Contacts
Contact Phone
Prefix: +618
Location
Teaching Period(s)
Ms Rachael O'Byrne
P/T Teaching Casual
(R.O'Byrne@murdoch.edu.au)
9360 2860 Murdoch Campus
Social Sciences
Room 1.012
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