PL2S140 - Psychological Disorders 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL2S140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Psychological Disorders | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Shakiela Davies | ||
| Module Team: | Leigh Webber, Charlotte Reynolds, Amy Lewis, Dawn Latham, N Michael, Gillian Millin, Gemma Trodd | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To encourage critical evaluation of different aspects of Psychological Disorders including diagnosis, classification and intervention.
Content Summary
The module will introduce students to the concept of abnormality. It will consider a variety of psychological disorders (e.g. depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders); the classification system used for diagnosis as well as therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Systematic de-sensitisation; together with their strengths and limitations as treatments.
Throughout this module, a focus will be given to ethical and professional practice issues; particularly as these pertain to work with other professionals in the mental health field and potential service users. This will take the form of mock multidisciplinary team meetings, role plays and debates which will form a crucial part of module delivery.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 14 |
| Independent Study | 90 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate the classification system used for diagnosis with reference to the main psychological disorders. |
| LO2 | Critically assess therapeutic interventions used for the treatment of psychological disorders. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Presentation of a case with reference to diagnosis, classification and treatment | 5 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | A case study critically assessing diagnostic systems and therapeutic interventions | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |