| CODE | PSY5660 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Adult Psychopathology | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Psychology | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The unit builds on the knowledge in psychopathology which the trainees gained at undergraduate level. It focuses on the signs and symptoms of the major mental disorders with particular emphasis on their meaning and the contexts in which they occur. An in-depth examination of each disorder, from both psychiatric and psychogenic perspectives will be made. Study-unit Aims: The main objective of the unit is to generate understanding of the various signs and symptoms of psychic and behavioural problems in the context of different clinical syndromes with an aim towards accurate evaluation and diagnosis. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Critically describe and differentiate between the signs and symptoms of psychological and behavioural problems in the context of different clinical syndromes; - Evaluate the different ways of conducting a working diagnosis based on presenting signs and symptoms; - Critically evaluate own biases and attitudes towards mental illness by means of reflexivity; - Evaluate the theoretical advances in the field of adult psychopathology; - Critically evaluate therapeutic interventions in relation to current research evidence; - Evaluate the best the treatment of choice for specific types of disability and/or disorder in adults. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Conduct a comprehensive formulation which demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the individuals' difficulties whilst taking into consideration their history, life-context and presenting symptoms; - Identify and evaluate appropriate treatment methods tailored to specific individuals in the light of evidence-based studies and extant literature; - Decide on the best treatment of choice for the specific type disorder in accordance to current international standards (such as NICE, UK); - Critically evaluate the effectiveness of various support systems for individuals and their families; - Demonstrate competence in developing a collaborative attitude and relationship with the various support systems working with individuals; - Demonstrate appropriate consideration of issues of class, race and gender in assessment and intervention with clients; - Demonstrate use of politically correct and de-pathologizing language, where the focus is on the individual rather than the diagnostic label. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Required Text: Oyebode, R. (2008). Sims鈥� symptoms in the mind: An introduction to descriptive psychopathology. Saunders Elsevier. Bibliography: Alloy, L. B., Riskind, J.H., Manos, M.J., (2005). Abnormal psychology 鈥� current perspectives. New York: McGraw- Hill. American Psychiatric Association. (2013). DSM - 5. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Bentall, R.P., (2003). Madness explained. Psychosis and human nature. Penguin. Bracken, P & Thomas, P. (2005). Postpsychiatry: mental health in a postmodern world. UK: Oxford Medical Publications. PDM Task Force. (2006). Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual. Silver Spring, MD: Alliance of Psychoanalytic Organizations. Gelder, M., Mayou, R., Cowen, P. (2001). The shorter oxford textbook of psychiatry. Oxford Press. Kendall, R.E. & Zealley, A. K. (1996) Companion to psychiatric studies (5th ed.). London: Churchill Livingstone. WHO (1992). The ICD-10 Classification of mental and behavioural disorders 鈥� clinical descriptions and diagnostic guidelines. Geneva. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-Requisite qualifications: BPsy (Hons) | ||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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