Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the clinical work of applied psychologists within the NHS. The task of the applied psychologist is to use clinical skills and knowledge to understand client’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour through the collaborative development of a psychological formulation. These lectures will discuss a series of formulations from specialist areas and psychological interventions
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The aim of this course is to introduce students to the clinical work of applied psychologists within the NHS. The task of the applied psychologist is to use clinical skills and knowledge to understand client’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour through the collaborative development of a psychological formulation. Formulations aim to explain the development and maintenance of an individual’s difficulties, integrating a wide range of interpersonal, biological, social and cultural factors, leading to a plan for intervention. Lecturers, who are all applied psychologists, will use case examples from their clinical practice to demonstrate the use of formulation in understanding clients difficulties and will then describe some of the interventions used to help alleviate psychological distress.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Alternative Assessment
Discussion Board (10%)
Exam (90%)
Alternative Resit Arrangement
Coursework Resubmission
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Apply | To link theory to practice (formulation based) through experiential learning highlighting professional practice, including regulation and ethics |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Lectures will cover all the core developmental areas from child, adolescents, adult and older adults as well as other areas of clinical practice including learning disabilities, health, forensic, eati |
| Factual | Understand | To give a better understanding of the application of research and teaching in clinical settings. |
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