| Semester 2, 2020 Online | |
| Short Description: | Psychological Skills B |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Psychology and Counselling |
| Student contribution band : | Band 1 |
| ASCED code : | 090701 - Psychology |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: PSY1104
Rationale
This is the second course in the professional preparation program. Students will continue to develop capabilities in research and professional skills. Successful completion of this course will assist students in meeting the professional association's foundational and pre-professional graduate competencies.
Synopsis
In PSY1105 students will continue their preparation in psychological research and professional skills. With respect to psychological research skills, the course applies the observational skills examined in Semester 1 to the experimental domain. As such, students will be required to run an experiment, test participants, record results, and score and analyse obtained data. With respect to the professional skills component, the course will introduce students to foundation micro-counselling skills that are central to psychological practice. Students will also be introduced to coaching psychology skills to develop awareness of the technical skills required to stimulate individual change.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- Apply research methods to the experimental domain.
- Apply relevant foundation micro-counselling skills in a manner sensitive to culture and diversity.
- Employ relevant coaching psychology skills to stimulate individual change.
- Critically reflect on their application of the counselling and coaching psychology skills.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
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| 1. |
Conducting experimental research in psychology 1.1 Experimental and Correlational Designs 1.2 Test participants in the experiment 1.3 Record, score and analyse data. 1.4 Write up experimental Reports |
34.00 |
| 2. | Developing an awareness of and sensitivity to culture and diversity within psychological practice | 16.00 |
| 3. | Introduction to foundational counselling microskills | 30.00 |
| 4. | Introduction to coaching psychology skills to stimulate individual change | 20.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=02&subject1=PSY1105)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
American Psychological Association 2020, Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edn, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Geldard, D., Geldard, K, and Yin Foo, R (2017), Basic personal counselling: A training manual for counsellors, (8th ed.), Cengage Learning Australia.
IBM SPSS STATISTICS BASE GRAD PACK VERSION 24.0 (SPSS Version 20.0 or later is acceptable) (Note: Oncampus students have access to this software in campus computer laboratories and are not required to purchase SPSS).
Reference materials
Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.
Dudgeon, P., Milroy, H., & Walker, R. (Eds.) (2014), Working together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and wellbeing principles and practice, (2nd ed.), Commonwealth of Australia.
Egan, G., & Reese, R. J (2019), The skilled helper: A problem-management and opportunity development approach to helping, (11th ed.) edn, Cengage Learning Australia.
Garvey, D. C (2008), Indigenous identity in contemporary psychology: Dilemmas, developments, directions, Cengage Learning Australia.
Ivey, A. E., Ivey, M. B., & Zalaquett, C. P (2018), Intentional interviewing and counselling: Facilitating client development in a multicultural society, 9th ed.) edn, Cengage Learning Australia.
Nelson-Jones, R (2014), Practical counselling and helping skills, (6th ed.) edn, Sage.
Ranzin, R., McConnochie, K, & Nolan, W (2009), Psychology and Indigenous Australians: Foundations of cultural competence, Palgrave Macmillan.
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 45.00 |
| Online Tutorials | 26.00 |
| Private 精东传媒app | 101.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Objectives Assessed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflective Activity 1 | 50 | 26 | 15 Sep 2020 | 2,4 | |
| Microskills Demo & Reflection | 100 | 40 | 13 Oct 2020 | 2,3,4 | |
| Research Competency Test | 50 | 34 | 23 Oct 2020 | 1 |
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. This includes the recorded lectures and tutorials. To maximise their chances of satisfying the objectives of the course, students should actively participate in the course discussion group. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To complete each of the assignments satisfactorily, students must obtain a minimum of 50% in each piece of assessment. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade students must obtain at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course (i.e. the primary Hurdle), Note that a Conceded Pass is not available in this course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
There is no examination in this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
As there are no examinations in this course, there will be no deferred or supplementary examinations. -
精东传媒app Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene 精东传媒app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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Electronic submission of assignments is required for this course. All submissions must be made through the Assignment Drop Box located on the USQ study desk for this course, unless directed otherwise by the examiner of the course. Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. This must be despatched to USQ within 24 hours if requested by the Examiner.
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Reliable access to the internet is a requirement of this course as the course contains electronic assessment and submission elements. In order to avoid internet issues, on-campus students should upload their assignments electronically using the same computer laboratories. Online students who knowingly do not have reliable access to the internet should actively seek alternative internet access (e.g., Internet cafes, local libraries, or work places) for assessment submission. Online students are able to use the on-campus student computer laboratories once access has been enabled. To be granted access, Online students need to contact ICT and ask to have a student account enabled so that they can work on-campus.
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Students are expected to open their university provided email account and check it regularly for personal communication. In accordance with the Electronic Communication with Students Policy and Procedure ( information sent to the student's USQ email account will be regarded as being received.
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APA style is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use the 6th or 7th edition of the APA Style Manual to format their assignments. The APA Style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide.