Psychology in Practice

    Unit code: APH4013 | Study level: Undergraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    Footscray Park
    Prerequisites
    For students enrolled in ABPC Bachelor of Psychology Honours and LHWP Bachelor of Laws(Honours)/ Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) coordinator permission required to enrol in this unit as it is a core Psychology Honours unit.
    (Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
    Overview
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    Overview

    Students will investigate the diverse nature of the profession, its various functions, roles and duties performed by psychologists. They will also explore the ethical and professional conduct required of them as psychologists demonstrating appropriate interpersonal communication and interview skills relevant to a variety of psychological practices.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Conceptualise the various functions, roles and duties performed by psychologists across diverse contexts and emerging environments;
    2. Reflect on and critically apply the principles of ethical and professional conduct required in psychological practice;
    3. Implement appropriate interpersonal communication and interview skills relevant to a range of contexts and practices; and
    4. Give and receive actionable and professionally appropriate feedback.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 25%
    Multiple-choice test (1 hour)
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 45%
    Part 1: Interview role play (10mins; 20%) Part 2: Written reflection on role play (1000 words; 25%)
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Short answer and multiple choice test on ethics (1.5 hours)

    Required reading

    Students will be directed to appropriate journal articles and texts.

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
    LHWP | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 6 years
    Bachelor of Psychological Studies (Honours)
    AHPA | Bachelor honours degree (stand alone) | Duration: 1 year
    Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
    ABPC | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years

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