Learning outcomes The learner will: |
Assessment criteria The learner can: |
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1. Have a basic understanding of the different major theoretical approaches to understanding abnormal child psychology |
1.1 State and define different theoretical assumptions and approaches (a multidimensional approach) to psychopathology 1.2 Differentiate basic concepts/ principles underpinning these different approaches Integrate and Apply these approaches flexibly |
2. Explain the clinical aspects and application to mental health and ASD, Intellectual Disability, Communication and Learning Disorders, Conduct Disorder, and Trauma and Stress-related disorders. | 2.1 State the process of clinical assessment and diagnosis within different types of psychopathology. 2.2 Understand the etiology and interventions of various clinical disorders. |
3. Learn how research has supported current findings of abnormal child psychology. | 3.1 Utilize empirically based findings to support existing concepts on abnormal child psychology. |
Your Letter Grade | Your Score as % of Total |
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A | 90–100 |
B | 80-89 |
C | 70-79 |
D | 60-69 |
F | 0-59 |
Assignments 40%
As part of the requirements, students must complete short assignments based on these studies. There will be 2 assignments, each attracting 20% of total course grade.
Assignment (Essay) 20%
Students are also required to turn in an essay assignment.
Guidelines for the essay assignment:
Exam 40%
There will be a Final exam. The exam will be based on material covered in the textbook readings and lecture notes.
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