PSY3190 Addiction studies
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY3190 Addiction studies is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs PSY1011 and PSY1022.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 35%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY3190
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After PSY3190
No unit lists PSY3190 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Overview
The unit gives students an overview of issues related to addictive behaviours. While the primary emphasis is on substance use, behavioural addictions such as gambling are also addressed. Students are introduced to problems in defining addiction and will be introduced to a range of theories which attempt to explain addictive behaviours. Issues relating to treatment of addictive behaviours will be introduced including prevention of addictive behaviours, assessment and various treatment options available. Students will be introduced to drug policy options in Australia and around the world.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | De |
Assessment
- Literature Review Plan (800 words)10%
- Critical Literature Review (3,000 words)35%
- Examination (90 minutes, plus 10 minutes reading time)35%
- Problem based learning activities20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discuss the complexities in defining addiction, and the many behaviours which may come under this heading;
- 2
Critique competing theories of addictive behaviour;
- 3
Critique competing policy options;
- 4
Discuss specific issues facing particular groups of substance users and situate these issues in a broader social context; and
- 5
Evaluate the evidence for various models for preventing and treating addictive behaviours.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
- Lectures24 hours
Lecture attendance: 2 hours per week;
Tutorial attendance: 2 hours per fortnight;
Preparation: 8 hours background reading/preparation for lectures, tutorials, and assessment tasks per week.
Attendance at tutorials is recommended in order to successfully complete in-class activities and related assessment tasks.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Where it fits
PSY3190 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Swati Mujumdar
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Jake Hoskin
Common questions
When is PSY3190 offered?
In 2021, PSY3190 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does PSY3190 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 35% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include PSY3190?
PSY3190 is part of Psychology.