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This course will explore some contemporary and controversial issues in research and theory in Family Psychology. Topics covered may include matters such as child abuse; discipline and punishment; role of family in adolescent development and socialization; multi-systemic family therapy and other family interventions. The emphasis through will be on recent research and theorizing about the selected topics, on the critical evaluation of research and theory, and on its applications to policies and family therapies.
This course will explore some contemporary and controversial issues in research and theory in Family Psychology. Topics covered may include matters such as child abuse; discipline and punishment; role of family in adolescent development and socialization; multi-systemic family therapy and other family interventions. The emphasis through will be on recent research and theorizing about the selected topics, on the critical evaluation of research and theory, and on its application’s to policies and family therapies.
Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of, and an ability to apply, psychological knowledge, principles, concepts and theories to family situations and development, at a level appropriate for a first-degree graduate. Solve simple through moderately complex clinical and applied problems of families through the application of scientific knowledge, research, and evidence-based therapies. Demonstrate critical and analytical abilities in relation to both popular culture ideas about families and scientific knowledge Access, understand, critically evaluate, and review new information from a range of sources, including the world-wide web and scientific and professional literature Understand how to conduct a literature review and compare and critique studies. Interactive Attributes Work collaboratively in teams on the task of researching and orally presenting information based on finding relevant sources. o Communicate effectively in written English through written assignments. o Communicate effectively in spoken English as demonstrated in an oral presentation (debate).
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
EITHER PSYC206 or PSYC207; or PSYC105 and PSYC106 plus at least 15 points at 200-level or above in a course approved by the Head of Department of Psychology.
Jacki Henderson
O'Shea, Robert P. , McKenzie, Wendy A; Writing for psychology ; 6th ed; Cengage Learning, 2013.
Domestic fee $834.00
International fee $3,788.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing .