PY2CLX-Clinical Psychology for Combined Hons
Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Terms in which taught: Spring
Module Convenor: Dr
S
Halligan
Pre-requisites: PY1DS or PY1CA
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2008/9
Email: s.l.halligan@reading.ac.uk
Aims:
The aims of the module are that the student should further their understanding of psychological disorders and disabilities, their classification, assessment and underlying processes.
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module the student will be able to:
Additional outcomes:
Outline content:
Psychiatric classification and diagnosis; aetiology and processes involved in areas such as anxiety disorders, depression, intellectual disabilities, in both adults and children; neuropsychological disorders, their nature and assessment.
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
(a) Lectures on clinical psychology and clinical neuropsychology.
(b) Recommended reading in clinical psychology and clinical neuropsychology.
Contact hours:
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
| Lectures | 8 | ||
| Tutorials/seminars | |||
| Practicals | |||
| Other contact (eg study visits) | |||
| Total hours | 8 | ||
| Number of essays or assignments | |||
| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
Assessment:
Coursework
Examinations
One-hour unseen multiple-choice examination at end of Spring Term (35%). One-hour unseen essay type examination in Summer Term (65%).
Requirements for a pass
A mark of 40% overall
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in August/September.