Clinical and Abnormal Psychology

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 3013
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Course ID
204600
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to develop students' advanced understanding of the classification, description, causes and treatment of major psychological disorders. In this course students will develop an advanced understanding of normality and abnormality and will be introduced to the epidemiology, aetiology and treatment of specific psychological disorders (including anxiety disorder, somatoform disorder, mood disorder, substance use disorder, eating disorder, personality disorder, and schizophrenia). Students will also further develop their understanding of the National Practice Standards for the mental health workforce.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically evaluate the various ways of defining the concept of a mental [or psychological] disorder
  • Recognise the typical symptoms of the major psychological disorders
  • Suggest effective forms of treatment for management for psychological disorders
  • Analyse and explain the major theoretical and empirical perspectives on the aetiology (causes) of the major psychological disorders

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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