Module Details

Module Code: PSYC8010
Title: Psychological Adjustment
Long Title: Psychological Adjustment
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3110 - Psychology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces key constructs, theories and processes of children’s individual differences in wellbeing and psychological adjustment during childhood with particular emphases on the contribution of developmental psychopathology to understand childhood problems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the concept of child wellbeing and psychological adjustment
LO2 Distinguish signs and symptoms associated with a variety of psychological disorders
LO3 Compare and contrast a range of physical, intellectual, behavioural and psychological difficulties/conditions in children
LO4 Evaluate a range of models of intervention from a psychological perspective
LO5 Critically analyse theoretical models of children's psychological adjustment
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Child Wellbeing
Child Wellbeing and Normative behaviour. The major factors affecting children’s health, beginning with major influences on mortality and morbidity in social policy, legislation and healthcare services. Current issues facing children with ‘Additional Needs’ educational settings.
Models of abnormality
Contemporary pscyhological models of abnormality: psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioural, humanistic and sociocultural explanations and interventions
Assessment and Diagnosis
Assessment methods and procedures. Clinical testing. Therapeutic interventions. Classification systems (DSM and ICD) Diagnostic processes and procecdures
Difficulties
Spina Bifida, Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Neuromuscular and Seizure Disorders. Intellectual disability. Anorexia Nervousa, Bulimia, Obesity,Eating disorders,Learning difficulties. Pervasive developmental disorders. Autism.Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Attention Deficit Disorders, Conduct Disorders, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Stress Disorders, Phobias, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive disorder, Panic Disorder, Schizophrenia, Dissociative Disorders. Child abuse
Models of Intervention
Behavioural, Cognitive, systematic and psychoanalyic. Building Resilence. Risk and Protective factors.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Research essay on psychological disorders
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Reading and Research Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Reading and Research Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Carr A. (2006), The handbook of child and adolescent clinical psychology;: A contextual approach, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-1583931830].
  • Ann M. Kring... [et al.]. (2007), Abnormal psychology, J. Wiley, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 978-0471692386].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Andrew C. P. Sims. (2002), Symptoms in the mind, W. B. Saunders, London, [ISBN: 0702026271]].
  • Casey P & Craven C. (1999), Psychiatry and the law, Oak tree press, Dublin, [ISBN: 978-1860760693].
  • Gerald C. Davison, John M. Neale, Ann M. Kring. (2004), Abnormal psychology, Wiley, New York, [ISBN: 978-0471181200].
  • James Hansell & Lisa Damour. (2008), Abnormal psychology, Wiley, Hoboken, N.J., [ISBN: 978-0470073872].
  • Lalor K. (2002), The End of innocence- Child sexual abuse in Ireland, Oak Tree Press, Dublin, [ISBN: 978-1860762208].
  • Ronald J. Comer. (2005), Fundamentals of abnormal psychology, Worth Publishers, New York, N.Y., [ISBN: 0716786257].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMONT_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Montessori Education 7 Elective