Course - Assessment and Treatment 3 - Clinical Adult Psychology - PSYK4603
PSYK4603 - Assessment and Treatment 3 - Clinical Adult Psychology
About
New from the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 1 weeks |
Course content
The subject is a continuation of clinical subjects with a focus on the most important psychotherapeutic methods within the adult field. Psychotherapy research and the indications and effects of different psychological approaches for specific mental disorders are the subject's main theme. An introduction to the most common psychotherapeutic methods for work with adults is given. In addition to therapy-specific conditions, emphasis is placed on the importance of common factors for successful treatment. The subject will also focus on development and deepening when it comes to practical psychological skills in psychotherapy.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The student
has in depth knowledge of mild, moderate and severe mental disorders in adults, including co-morbidity, trauma reactions, suicidality, substance abuse and addiction
has in depth knowledge of common factors, specific factors and personal factors in psychological treatment of adults
has in depth knowledge of various evidence-based treatment theories and models both for understanding mental disorders and for psychological treatment of adults.
Skills:
The student
masters relevant professional forms of expression and can reflect on different advantages and weaknesses/limitations of different forms of psychological treatment.
can be critical of research literature.
General competence:
The student
can critically reflect on ethical dilemmas related to the choice and prioritization of psychological interventions
can analyze and deal critically with new knowledge in a methodical and scientific way, and keep professionally up-to-date and make professional assessments, decisions and actions in line with evidence-based practice and professional guidelines
can critically analyze and communicate relevant research and master psychological expressions
Learning methods and activities
Primarily lectures, but also exercises, group work and case discussions may be relevant. The subject must be seen in connection with and also builds on PSYK4604 Clinical practice 2 - adults.
Further on evaluation
.A re-sit examination will be held in August. You can register for a re-sit examination if you have - taken the examination in spring this academic year, but did not pass- legitimate absence for the examination for this course spring in this academic year
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Clinical Psychology Programme (CPSYR)
Required previous knowledge
PSYK4600 must be passed.
The class will be divided into two from this semester. One group will take the two children clinic courses PSYPRO4601 and PSYPRO4602, the second group the two adult clinic courses, PSYPRO4603 and PSYPRO4604, and reverse the following semester. A student who has not passed either PSYPRO4602 or PSYPRO4603 cannot proceed until this has been passed.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYPRO4603 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2024 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Psychology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"