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Psychology of Work
Organisational theory
Career choice, development and change
Vocational guidance and career counselling
Personnel selection, induction, training, socialisation and
appraisal
Leadership and supervision
Communication
Industrial relations, negotiations, change and conflict
resolution
Health Psychology
The biopsychosocial perspective of health and wellness.
Stress, illness and psychological health; stress and its
management.
Lifestyle effects on health and wellbeing.
Personal, work related and community related health
problems.
Occupational health and safety.
Ergonomics and personlmachine interaction.
Future developments.
References
Kasl, S.V. and Cooper. C.L. (eds) Stress and Health: Issues in Research
Methodolody New York: Wiley, 1991
Sheridan, C.L. and Radmacher, S.A. Health Rychology: Challenging
The Biomedical Model. New York: John Miles & Sons, 1992
Yost, E.B. and Corbishley, M.A. Career Counselling: A Psychological
Approach. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1987
~ ~ 6 1 4 Aspects of Professional Practice
No. of hours per week: two hours
Prerequisite or corerequisite: AY612 Supervised
Practicum - Internship B
Assessment: seminar presentation and essay
Subject aims and description
The aim of the subject is to consolidate the knowledge and
skills gained by students during their supervised practica in
order to assist the transfer of this knowledge and skill to
psychological practice after graduation.
A series of topics will be covered in seminar format. They
will cover areas such as:
assessment and containment of risk;
managing therapeutic impasses and dealing with client
resistance;
termination and relapse prevention;
working in multidisciplinary teams - appreciating other
professions;
supervising and being supervised;
consultation skills;
ongoing professional development;
communication and public relations;
psychology and contemporary social issues;
intercultural and minority group issues.
Reference
Gelso, C.J. and Fretz, B.R. Counseling Rychology. Fort Worth, Texas:
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992
AY615 Supervised Research Project and Report
Subject aims and description
This subject is designed to (a) enhance students' awareness
of the importance of a scientific research-base for
counselling psychology, (b) to consolidate students' practical
understanding of research methodology related to
counselling psychology and (c) to contribute to the research
program of the Department.
Students will be assigned a supervisor in the first year of
their enrolment. At the end of this first year of enrolment
each student must submit a written, detailed research
proposal.
At the end of the second year of enrolment students must
submit a 4,000 word rwiew of the relevant background
literature. This must be in a form similar to that of a review
article appearing in one of the major journals which
publishes review articles related to topics in counselling
psychology (e.g. Journal of Counselling Psychology,
Counsellor Education and Supervision, British Journal of
Guidance and Counselling).
At the end of the fourth year of enrolment each student
must submit a report on his or her research in the form of a
4-5,000 word article in a form suitable for submission to a
nominated iournal which ~ublishes em~irical research related
to counselli'ng psychology.'This report must be accompanied
by a Technical Supplement containing detailed results, raw
data, and copies of measures used.
References
American Psychological Association Publication Manual. 3rd ed,
Washington, DC: The Association, 1984
Sternberg. R.J. The Eychologist's Companion: A Guide to Scientific
Writing. 2nd ed, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1988
BEI I o Microeconomics
No. of hourj per week: three hours
Prerequisites: nil
Assessment: examinationlassignment
Subject aims and description
To introduce key microeconomic concepts and to encourage
and assist students to apply economic reasoning to issues
facing business, government and consumers.
This unit introduces students to microeconomic concepts and
their application within the framework of the Australian
economic and business environment. The subject
commences with an examination of the role of the
contemporaty market system in allocating resources and
distributing output. This is followed by an examination of
the firm's production, costs and revenues in a variety of
market situations. The significance of microeconomic
concepts for both business and government policy is
emphasised throughout the unit.
Textbooks
Waud, R.N. et al. Economics, 2nd Australian ed. Artamon, N.S.W.:
Harper Educational, 1992
Male, 5. and Viney, R. Study Guide ?a Accompany Microecvnomia.
2nd Australian ed, Artamon, N.S.W.: Harper Educational, 1992
References
Jackson, 1. and McConnell, C.R. Economics, 3rd ed, Sydney: McGraw-
HIII, 1988
Terry, C. and Forde. K. Microeconomics: An Introduction for
Australian Students, 3rd ed, Sydney: Prentice Hall, 1992
~€220 Macroeconomics
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisite: BE1 10
Assessment: examinationlassignment, multiple
choice tests
Subject aims and description
To provide business students with an understanding and
appreciation of macroeconomic concepts, issues and policies
pertaining to the Australian economy.
This unit introduces students to key macroeconomic
concepts, issues and policies. It is descriptive in nature and
emphasis is placed on current issues and policies. To fully
appreciate the current Australian economic and business
environment, some theoretical background is necessary and