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PSYC414 Cultural Issues for Psychologists

10 cp
Prerequisites Entry into the BPsychSc (Honours) or PgDipPsych courses
Teaching Organisation 2 hours per week for twelve weeks or equivalent of lectures, seminars and presentation of research papers with the possibility of running via videoconferencing between Brisbane and Melbourne.

Using social neuroscience perspectives, this unit presents students with cultural constructions of how the mind works. Particular emphasis is placed on sociocultural influences on adaptation to the environment, on belief systems and on decision making. Also included is an exploration and critical examination of prevailing models of assessment and treatment practices of mental health professionals in pluralistic societies.

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