Module Details

Module Code: BEHV C4701
Module Title: Psychology, Adjustment and Alternative Views
Title: Psychology, Adjustment and Alternative Views
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Sarah Robinson
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to further expand on theoretical approaches examined in Psychology and Positive Change. Students will understand the recovery approaches to mental health. Furthermore insight will be gained into issues and interventions relevant to minority mental health.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate mental health issues from a holistic perspective.D1 p3 p5 p8 p10 p22; D2 p12; D3 p1; D4 p4; D5 p1 p4 p6 p7 p8 p10
LO2 Critically analyse interventions for psychological distress.D1 p3 p5 p8 p10; D2 p2; D3 p1 p6; D4 p4; D5 p5 p11 p12 p16
LO3 Evaluate the role of recovery in the area of mental health.D1 p3 p5 p10 p22 p23; D2 p2 p4 p12; D3 p1 p6; D4 p4; D5 p8 p12 p16
LO4 Demonstrate awareness of the complexities of minority mental health.D1 p5 p8 p10 p12 p22; D2 p2 p4 p12; D3 p1 p15 D4 p4; D5 p7 p8 p10 p12
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
9873 PSYC C3R04 Psychology of Mental Health and Neurodiversity
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Interventions
• Drawing further on theories and perspectives outlined in semester 1 - • Evidence based psychological interventions • Advances and developments in intervention and support • Person centered interventions D1 p3 p5 p8 p10; D2 p2; D3 p1 p6; D4 p4; D5 p5 p11 p12 p16
Mental health from a holistic perspective
• Drawing further on theories and perspectives outlined in semester 1 - Biopsychosocial approach, diathesis stress model, power threat meaning framework, beyond classification systems. • Explanations – Biological, neurodevelopmental, psychological, social and cultural. • Voice of the service user • Sexual and gender identity issues, self-harm and suicide, schizophrenia, addiction. D1 p3 p5 p8 p10 p22; D2 p12; D3 p1; D4 p4; D5 p1 p4 p6 p7 p8 p10
Recovery
• The role of recovery plans • Advancing recovery initiative • Current policy and frameworks D1 p3 p5 p10 p22 p23; D2 p2 p4 p12; D3 p1 p6; D4 p4; D5 p8 p12 p16
Minority Mental Health
• Prevalence, risk factors • At risk groups for example travelling community, asylum seekers, LGBTI+, migrants, prisoners, homeless population • Challenges for interventions D1 p5 p8 p10 p12 p22; D2 p2 p4 p5 p12; D3 p1 p7 p15; D4 p4; D5 p5 p7 p8 p10 p12
Critical Awareness
To embed critical thinking skills across all content specifically related to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
D1: p3 p8; D2 p4 p5; D3: p6 p7 p15; D5: p1 p4 p5 p6 p10
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact D1: P 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13,14, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23. D2: P 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17. D3: P 1,2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14,15. D4: P 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. D 5: P 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19. 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Time Non Contact D1: p3 p8; D2 p4 p5; D3: p6 p7 p15; D5: p1 p4 p5 p6 p10 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Corner, R.J. & Comer, J.S.. (2018), Abnormal Psychology, 9th Ed.. Worth Publishers Inc., New York.
  • Nolen-Hoeksema, S.. (2016), Abnormal Psychology, 7. McGraw Hill, New York, [ISBN: 9781259765667].
  • Hall, A., Wren, M., Kirby, S.. (2013), Care Planning in Mental Health: Promoting Recovery, 2. Wiley & Sons, West Sussex, [ISBN: 9781118493762].
  • Jennifer K. Bosson,Joseph A. Vandello,Camille E. Buckner. (2018), The Psychology of Sex and Gender, SAGE Publications, Incorporated, p.640, [ISBN: 9781506331324].
  • Stacie Craft DeFreitas, PhD. (2019), African American Psychology, Springer Publishing Company, p.424, [ISBN: 9780826150066].
  • Kenneth Yeager,David Cutler,Dale Svendsen,Grayce M. Sills. (2013), Modern Community Mental Health, Oxford University Press, p.520, [ISBN: 9780199798087].
  • Fish, Julie,Karban, Kate. (2015), LGBT health inequalities, Policy Press, p.342, [ISBN: 9781447313519].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Cromby, J., Harper, D., Reavey, P.. (2013), Psychology Mental Health and Distress, Palgrave MacMillan, Hampshire.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
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