Module Description

This module we will provide an integrative overview of the field of psychopathology. The first lecture will introduce the module and the last lecture will pick up on points made in the first, discussing the classification of mental disorders. Subsequent lectures will focus on different psychopathologies including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, stress- and trauma-related disorders, dissociative disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, neurodevelopmental and eating disorders.

 

Aims

This module aims to provide significant understanding of the potential interplay between biological, psychological, social and environmental factors in explaining psychopathology. This will include providing knowledge about features of different psychopathologies, and their classification.

 

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this module will be able to:

  1. Show knowledge and understanding of the basis of the study of psychopathology.
  2. Critically evaluate the relative strengths of a range of theories and techniques used in the study of individual differences and psychopathology.
  3. Compare and contrast different psychological disorders at different levels (e.g., genetic, neuroscientific, behavioural and social);

The module is assessed through an end of term exam held in January, which will assess all three learning outcomes. The exam is in-person, open-book, which means that you can take your study notes into the exam with you. Questions aim to cover the breadth of the module.