Overview

Topics covered in this module include: • History of the Behavioural Approach with focus on Skinner (Observational Skills) • Behavioural Theories of Human Nature and Personality (Dr Hembree Video) • Therapeutic Relationship in Behaviour Therapy (Dr Wright Video) • Therapeutic Techniques in Behaviour Therapy (Keith Matthews Video) • History of the Cognitive Approach with focus on Beck (Todd Grande Video) • Cognitive Theories of Human Nature and Personality (Arthur Freeman Video) • Therapeutic Relationship in Cognitive Therapy (Mick Cooper Video) • Therapeutic Techniques in Cognitive Therapy (Keith Matthews Video) • Compare, Contrast, Critique, and Apply (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) • Integrative Therapy: Transactional Analysis • Integrative Therapy: REBT

Please note that these topics are subject to change dependent on staff availability, unexpected circumstances, and the assessed needs of the students.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -•Limited insight into the interplay between different approaches, therapies, and models •Some knowledge of Behavioural and Cognitive Approaches and Behaviour and Cognitive Therapies•Understanding of the main concepts, but with factual errors in non-core concepts•Limited analysis showing only obvious points of evaluation and links between ideas•Limited originality in approach, interpretation, and/or voice•Limited evidence of independent research •Arguments presented but lack coherence with evidence for only some claims•Focused but with some irrelevant material and weaknesses in structure •Acceptable presentation with appropriate expression•Attempt at correct format in appropriate referencing style -good -•Some insight into the interplay between different approaches, therapies, and models •Strong knowledge of Behavioural and Cognitive Approaches and Behaviour and Cognitive Therapies•Clear understanding and mostly free of factual errors •Some analysis showing critical evaluation and links between ideas•Some originality in approach, interpretation, and/or voice•Some independent research •Coherent arguments with evidence for most claims•Focused and well structured•Good presentation with accurate and appropriate expression•Mostly correct format in appropriate referencing style -excellent -•Insightful consideration of the interplay between different approaches, therapies, and models •Comprehensive knowledge of Behavioural and Cognitive Approaches and Behaviour and Cognitive Therapies•Detailed understanding with no factual errors •Critical analysis showing evaluation and synthesis of ideas•Originality in approach, interpretation, and/or voice•Extensive independent research •Logically defended arguments with evidence for all claims•Highly focused and well structured •Excellent presentation with accurate and appropriate expression•Correct format in appropriate referencing style