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Psychological Trauma and Dissociation Perspectives on Psychopathology (valgfri seminar) ( forår 2011 - 15 ECTS )

Rammer for udbud

• Uddannelsessprog: engelsk
• Niveau: Master
• Semester/kvarter:
• Timer per uge:
• Deltagerbegrænsning: There has to be an amount of students from abroad. A maximum of 20 students
• Undervisningssted: Århus
• Hovedområde: Det Samfundsvidenskabelige Fakultet
• Udbud ID: 31095

Formål

The Aim of the Subject

The aim of the subject is - on the basis of the student's choice of subjects so far - that the student on the basis of one or more of the fundamental subjects is preoccupied in a specific field and/or problem statement within the psychological area - and that the student is preoccupied in specific approaches and methods which psychology as a science and/or profession can use within this field and/or this problem statement.

The aim of the subject is also that the student acquires knowledge of research and central formations of theory (including depending on the field of the seminar also interdisciplinary and intervention methods) within the area of the subject and fields. Furthermore, the aim is that after having been taught in this subject the student is able to give an account of this knowledge, use this knowledge in the presentation of the problems of the subject within the area and fields of the subject, as well as give an account of and use this knowledge in an academic way.

Area

An optional seminar is about one or more fields within the psychological science.

Fields

In the course catalogue the amount of optional seminars will be available and which field and/or which problem statements the individual seminar covers.

Criteria for achieving aim

1    The student must be able to give an account for the acquired knowledge within the area and fields of the subject by cumulatively

• demonstrating ample knowledge of literary approach to the subject
• demonstrating a broad and more elaborated knowledge of literary approach to the subject
• demonstrating systematic and comparing knowledge of literary approach to the subject
• discussing on a literary systematic basis strengths and weaknesses at each individual approach and their own reasons and basis
• discussing on a not directly literary systematic basis strengths and weaknesses at each individual approach and their own reasons and basis

2. The student must also be able to use acquired knowledge within the area and fields of the subject by cumulatively

• demonstrating ample knowledge of isolated literary approaches to professional problem statements (just about enough to be able to identify, name, paraphrase)
• demonstrating a broad and more elaborated knowledge of literary approaches to problem statements within the subject (a broad and more elaborated knowledge to be able to identify, name, paraphrase)
• demonstrate systematic and comparing knowledge to literary approaches to problem statements within the subject (to be able to describe, list up)
• discussing in a literary way strengths and weaknesses in different literature approaches to solving problem statements and their contribution to a solution (to be able to understand, explain, analyse, apply)
• thinking out, discussing and arguing independently in a not directly literary way approaches to problem statements and/or demonstrating independent formation of hypothesis, concept, and model (to be able to generate, theorize, form a hypothesis, reflect, put into perspective)

3. Finally, the student must be able to form his/her knowledge within the area and fields of the subject by cumulatively

• giving an account of and using knowledge in a linguistic and easily understood way.
• giving an account of and using knowledge well-structured and with a good efficiency (only those parts of the material relevant for the subject are included)
• giving an account of and using knowledge in a clear didactic, orientated in an explainable and/or understandable way and with meta communication where it is necessary and well put. Being able to use scientific standard presentations/styles adapted to - or developed in relation to - the subject and the essay.

Indhold

Psychological trauma (or traumatic stress) and dissociation are concepts of increasing importance in our complex and violent world. In this seminar, we will discuss various ways in whcih the concepts of psychological trauma and dissociation have been used and understood over the past few decades, and implications of these concepts for understanding and treating various forms of mental disorder.

The course begins with a historical overview of the relevance of trauma and dissociation to an understanding of psychology and psychopathology, followed by a consideration of the impact on the functioning of the brain. Also addressed wil be the prevalence and significance of childhood trauma, particular with regard to its impact on the developing brain and as a risk factor for subsequent mental disorders. Patterns of attachment, as related to trauma, dissociation and subsequent psychopathology, will also be covered.

We will then address specific mental disorders, beginning with Posttraumatic Stress Order. Changes in the diagnosis, controversial issues and treatment approaches will be covered. In subsequent sessions, other potentially trauma-related disorders will be covered, including dissociative disorders, borderline personality disorder, and various forms of psychosis and violent behaviour. More speculatively, we will consider whether trauma and dissociation perspectives can aid in the understanding of affective or anxiety disorders. Issues of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment will typically be addressed. The semianr will end with a consideration of various ways in which biological or genetic factors can be integrated with environmental factors, including trauma, in models for mental disorders.

It is expected that students will actively participate in the discussions that will follow on from the presentations beginning each meeting. Student presentations of material will be expected, along with brief essays of relevance to some of the topics (for certain students).

Course code (AULA): PSYF11AM

Faglige forudsætninger

The basic subjects in clinical and/or educational and work and organizational psychology must be passed

Underviser

Professor Andrew Moskowitz

Undervisnings- og arbejdsform

Class teaching and student presentations

Litteratur

Undervisningstidspunkt og sted

Week 31-34 (1st of August - 26th of August)

Særlige bemærkninger

AU Summer School. This course is also offered to students on Bachelor level.

Studieordning og bedømmelse

Kandidatuddannelsen i psykologi

• Hj.opg., bedømt efter 7-skala med ekstern censur

It is expected that students will actively participate in the discussions that will follow on from the presentations beginning each meeting.  Student presentations of material will be expected, along with 20 page essays of relevance to some of the topics (if required).  The essays will be due 6 weeks after the end of the course, and 90 minutes of one-to-one supervision by Prof Moskowitz (in person, by phone or by email) is allocated for every student who needs to write an essay.  Presentations on writing essays and on essay topics may also occur during the course.