PY7022 - Addiction Psychology (2020/21)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2020/21 | ||||||||||||
| Module title | Addiction Psychology | ||||||||||||
| Module level | Masters (07) | ||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 20 | ||||||||||||
| School | School of Social Sciences | ||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 200 | ||||||||||||
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| Running in 2020/21(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
This module provides a broad introduction to the epidemiology, prevalence, description, diagnoses and theoretical models of the aetiology of addiction.
The module aims to:
• critically examine definitions, descriptions and classifications of addiction.
• examine in detail and critically assess the contribution of the developmental stages of addiction
• critically evaluate major psychological theories and vulnerabilities in the aetiology of addiction
Syllabus
Definitions and Diagnosis; types of addiction; The stages of the addiction process; aetiology of addiction; psychological theories; vulnerabilities for addiction
LO1 - LO3
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Mixed methods approach. Formal lectures combined with work shop activities and interactive group sessions.
Delivery and discussion of the module syllabi will be via interactive lectures and tutorials (12 X 3hrs). In addition to the weekly sessions students are expected to work in groups to learn from each other and learn how to independently use other resources available, e.g. library, the internet, Web Learn and own organisation. The module will also have its own dedicated Web Learn site to enable staff and students to readily contact each other and offers an on-line support/learning.
Workshops and seminars:
Information and materials relating to the workshops will be circulated once the course has commenced. The seminars and workshops will familiarize students with various aspect of the course.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate the role of diagnosis in the definition and understanding of addiction
2. Critically evaluate and understand the impact that different developmental stages and premorbid vulnerabilities have on the addiction process
3. Critically evaluate current research and scholarship in the field of Addiction and Mental Health
Learning Outcomes LO1 - LO 3
Assessment strategy
The coursework essay of 2500 words (excluding reference list) requires the students to critically evaluate in-depth the nomenclature and diagnosis of addiction and how it impacts in the clinic and on research.
The coursework following same format (2 from 5 questions) assesses the student’s depth and breadth of knowledge in the area of addiction.
Bibliography
Core Text:
Chandler, C., & Andrews, A. (2019). Addiction: A Biopsychosocial Perspective. London, UK: Sage Publications Ltd.
Other Texts:
Frances, R. J., Miller, S. I., & Mack, A. H. (Eds.). (2005). Clinical Textbook of Addictive Disorders Guilford Press.
Gossop, M. (2003). Drug Addiction and Its Treatment Oxford: OUP.
Lusher, J. M., Chandler, C., & Ball, D., (2006) A contemporary investigation into vulnerability factors of alcoholism: A distinct substance of abuse. In Trends in Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Research. Nova Science Publishers.
Koob, G., & Le Moal, M. (2005). Neurobiology of Addiction Academic Press Inc.,U.S.
Lowinson, J. H., Langrod, J. G., Millman, R. B., & Ruiz, P. (Eds.). (2004). Substance Abuse: A Comprehensive Textbook Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
McCrady, B. S., & Epstein, E. E., (eds) (1999) Addictions: A Comprehensive Guide Book. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Orford, J., (2001) Excessive Appetites: A Psychological View of Addictions.
West, R., (2006) Theory of Addiction. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing.
Journals:
Addiction
Journal of Psychiatry