Behavioural Therapy
Level 2
 
Title of learning programme Behavioural Therapy Programme
Programme level 2
Duration of learning programme 6 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 60**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1

Introduction – Psychological Development
2

Basic Drives and Motives
3

Conflict and Stress
4

Social Behaviour – Normality and Abnormality
5

Behaviour Therapies
6

Effectiveness of Therapies – Normal not Neurotic
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – Introduction – Psychological Development.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Summarise the factors governing human development.
LO2   Explain the term “maturation” and list developmental sequences.
LO3   Describe the process of identification.
 

Module 2 - Basic Drives and Motives.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explain “motivation”.
LO2   Define the concept of instinct theory.
LO3   Interpret the basic energies that Freud believed determined behaviour.
 

Module 3 - Conflict and Stress.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explain what our responses to the frustrations of life determine.
LO2   Define an ambivalent attitude under the heading “Conflict”.
LO3   Summarise the terms: apathy, aggression and anxiety.
 

Module 4 - Social Behaviour – Normality and Abnormality.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

List the factors that suggest that life today is more stressful than in previous years.
LO2   Define “abnormality”.
LO3   Define “normality”.
 

Module 5 - Behaviour Therapies.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain “Systematic Desensitisation”.
LO2   Define what assertive training involves.
LO3   Describe the cognitive processes in behaviour change.
 

Module 6 - Effectiveness of Therapies – Normal not Neurotic.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Summarise inhibitory and excitatory personalities.
LO2   Define the “hello-goodbye” effect.
LO3   Explain the term “spontaneous remission”.

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