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An Empirical Case For Introductory Psychology Tutorials In A Large-Class Format, Amy Y. C Chan, Chris Brewer, Jessica L. Browne Jan 2012

An Empirical Case For Introductory Psychology Tutorials In A Large-Class Format, Amy Y. C Chan, Chris Brewer, Jessica L. Browne

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This study examined the effectiveness of an instructional format that Involved conducting introductory psychology tutorials in large conventional kdure theatres with over 100 students per cia s. We maximised the u e of ~killed tutors, ' hari n ~ of studem perspectives, and cooperative k arning in delivering interactive, aClive learn ing activities, Studenls (N = 284) wilh in l'm:h class were randomly assigned to smaller groups th'\I were scaled within the same large class environment (Ud'l1l:' rep >ned posi ti e t 'rception of Ihei r learning experience at an end-of-semester survey. Moreover, lhey performed significantly better in a …


The Vignette-Matching Procedure: An Innovative Approach To Assess Competencies In Psychology And Clinical Practicum. Final Report., Craig J. Gonsalvez Jan 2012

The Vignette-Matching Procedure: An Innovative Approach To Assess Competencies In Psychology And Clinical Practicum. Final Report., Craig J. Gonsalvez

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Realism And The State Of Theory In Psychology, Nigel Mackay, Agnes Petocz Jan 2011

Realism And The State Of Theory In Psychology, Nigel Mackay, Agnes Petocz

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What A National Psychology Board Will Mean For Current Registrants, And What It Might Contribute To Australian Psychology, B. F. S. Grenyer Jan 2009

What A National Psychology Board Will Mean For Current Registrants, And What It Might Contribute To Australian Psychology, B. F. S. Grenyer

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The National Psychology Board will put in place a single national standard for psychology registration that will be consistent with the other aspect of the scheme - a national system for psychology accreditation. No longer will differences in standards between States and Territories be exploited, and much administrative complexity will be removed with a single national registration. Currently, there is at least one psychologist who is registered in every State and Territory of Australia - and who applies to all eight jurisdictions and pays fees of over $1500 a year.


University Psychology Clinics In Australia: Their Place In Professional Training, Craig J. Gonsalvez, Judy Hyde, Julie Barrington, Sandra Lancaster Jan 2008

University Psychology Clinics In Australia: Their Place In Professional Training, Craig J. Gonsalvez, Judy Hyde, Julie Barrington, Sandra Lancaster

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There is universal recognition of the need for developmentally appropriate supervised clinical experience in professional psychology training. University clinics were established to provide a bridging function for postgraduate clinical psychology students, assisting the integration of psychological theory and research into real-world clinical applications and professional identity development.


Psychology And The Enhancement Of Medication Adherence, Mitchell K. Byrne, Frank P. Deane Jan 2003

Psychology And The Enhancement Of Medication Adherence, Mitchell K. Byrne, Frank P. Deane

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This paper reports on a new approach to the enhancement of medication adherence - Medication Alliance. Medication Alliance was developed and piloted by a project team that includes Mitch Byrne as project leader, Frank Deane as research supervisor, and two consultants, Tim Coombs and Gordon Lambert. Because Medication Alliance borrows heavily from psychological principles such as functional analysis and cognitive therapy, this presentation is entitled 'Psychology and the Enhancement of Medication Adherence '. However, Medication Alliance is a non-discipline specific therapy approach that fits well within the purview of any clinician delivering psychosocial interventions. The theoretical underpinnings of the various …