Overview
This unit focuses on both conceptual and practical implications of cognitive behavioural theories. You will have opportunity to explore and learn the different approaches and theoretical debates for the use of cognitive behavioural theory in evidence-based practice of psychology.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Students must be enrolled in CC42 Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2020
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Verbal and written feedback
Some students requested that the practical task 'Videotaped psychoeducation session and reflection' be amended to remove the 'reflection' component of the assessment. Given the time and amount of work required to prepare for and record this video recording, the removal of the 'reflection' would allow the full assessment marks (25%) to be allocated to the video recording task.
Remove the 'critique' component of Task 2 (Video Recording of Psychoeducation Session and Critique).
Feedback from Written and verbal feedback
Students like the optional (non compulsory) readings and articles provided.
Continue to provide extra 'optional' reading for students who want more in depth information on unit material
Feedback from Written and verbal feedback.
Some students requested a review of the wording of some sections of the written assignment (case report) assessment information guidelines to improve clarity.
Review the assessment information guidelines of the 'case report' to improve clarity.
- Apply a theoretical and practical understanding of the cognitive therapy model
- Use case information to formulate case conceptualisations and basic treatment plans with appropriate processes and principles of cognitive therapy
- Apply core principles of ethical and professional practice to therapeutic processes across psychological case studies and themes
- Use cognitive therapy processes and decision-making strategies in case-study presentations.
Learning outcomes fulfil the level 2 pre-professional competencies required by the updated Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) guidelines. The learning outcomes also meet the study criteria as specified by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as appropriate for study at level 8 as stated by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 15% | ||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 25% | ||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||
| 4 - Online Test - 40% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 15% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 25% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||||||
| 4 - Online Test - 40% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond
Edition: 2nd ed (2011)
Authors: Beck, J. S.
Guildford Press
New York New York , New York , United States of America
ISBN: 9781609185046
Binding: Hardcover
Additional Textbook Information
If you prefer to study with a paper copy, they are available at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code). eBooks are available at the publisher's website.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
l.robillard@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction, principles, therapeutic relationship
Chapter
Chapter 1 & 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Case Conceptualisation
Chapter
Chapter 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Evaluation and assessment
Chapter
Chapter 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
First and second therapy sessions
Chapter
Chap 5 & 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Thoughts and emotions
Chapter
Chap 9 & 10
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Behavioural and additional interventions
Chapter
Chap 6 & 15
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Mindfulness and MCBT
Chapter
Selected Moodle readings
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Treatment planning for anxiety disorders
Chapter
Chapter 19
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Homework
Chapter
Chapter 17
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Homework - troubleshooting
Chapter
Chap 20
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Termination, relapse prevention, therapist competency
Chapter
Chap 18 & readings
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Week 12 Review of course content and skills
Chapter
No formal reading
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Please note that this is a distance education course and as such there are no campus lectures scheduled. You do not need to attend lectures. Recorded lectures will be made available to you on the Moodle site each week. There will, however, be a number of non-assessed, non-compulsory catch up sessions with me via zoom throughout the semester that will also be recorded for those of you who can't attend.
1 Practical Assessment
Video recording of a psycho-education session (100%)
You will record and submit a video of a psycho-education session.
- The assignment is an opportunity to demonstrate your professional practice in the delivery of a basic component of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT).
- Specifically, you will provide a psycho-education session to a client on the cognitive behavioural model.
- Competence in psycho-education and socialising the client to the CBT model, is a fundamental element of the therapeutic process.
- Further details including marking criteria are provided on the Moodle site.
Week 7 Monday (31 Aug 2020) 9:00 am AEST
Week 10 Friday (25 Sept 2020)
- The video is marked with reference to the Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale. Please refer to Appendix C in the textbook and the feedback sheet on the PSYC14049 Moodle site.
- Referencing Style - American Psychological Association (APA 7th Edition).
- Apply a theoretical and practical understanding of the cognitive therapy model
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Written Assessment
Task Description:
- Two case studies are provided on the Moodle site.
- Choose one of these case studies and complete a case history, generate a case conceptualisation, and develop a treatment plan.
- Use the assessment criteria from the Moodle site to guide you on the development of this task.
General Guidelines:
-
Submit via the Moodle site and please submit as a Word document.
- Use APA 7th Edition formatting with appropriate headings.
- Use appropriate citations and referencing (although citations should be minimal).
- Please include a title page. An abstract is not required for this assessment task.
Week 10 Monday (21 Sept 2020) 11:59 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Friday (16 Oct 2020)
- Marking guide provided on Moodle site.
- Referencing style is American Psychological Association (APA)-7th Edition
- Use case information to formulate case conceptualisations and basic treatment plans with appropriate processes and principles of cognitive therapy
- Use cognitive therapy processes and decision-making strategies in case-study presentations.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
3 Online Quiz(zes)
- You have a multiple choice quiz to complete via the PSYC14049 Moodle site. The quiz will be open (Week 11) from 0700 am on Friday 2/10/20 to 11:59 pm Monday 5/10/20
- Only one attempt is possible.
1
Other
Week 12 Monday (5 Oct 2020) 11:59 pm AEST
Quiz available from Friday until Monday
You will receive immediate feedback on your grade on completion of Quiz 1
The quiz is multiple choice.
- Apply core principles of ethical and professional practice to therapeutic processes across psychological case studies and themes
- Use cognitive therapy processes and decision-making strategies in case-study presentations.
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
4 Online Test
The end of year online test will consist of short answer questions. Further details will be provided during the semester.
EOY Online Test will be scheduled during university exam period.
Complete an online short answer test during the exam period. Further information will be provided during the semester.
- Apply a theoretical and practical understanding of the cognitive therapy model
- Use case information to formulate case conceptualisations and basic treatment plans with appropriate processes and principles of cognitive therapy
- Apply core principles of ethical and professional practice to therapeutic processes across psychological case studies and themes
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
