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BEHV 7029 Psychopathology: Theory and Practice

BEHV 7029  Psychopathology: Theory and Practice  (10 Credit Points)  
Subject Details  Legacy Code: 102362  

This subject provides an examination of a range of major categories of psychopathology, including more typical presentations for psychological treatment and inter-professional indications and communication. Students will critically evaluate the common diagnostic systems of adult psychopathology, and examine the diagnostic criteria for a range of major psychopathology presentations. The subject will equip students with skills in the application of diagnostic and psychometric assessment of these psychological disorders and the ability to construct a case formulation with systemic and cultural considerations, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to inform psychological treatment interventions. Students will also develop skills in discerning when, why and how to collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary teams in inter-professional context.

Level: Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject  
Equivalent Subjects: BEHV 7010 - Clinical Psychopathology 1  
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