Field Practice-Deviant Behaviour Psychology

Code:

LP509

Acronym:

LP509

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Psychology of Deviant Behavior

Instance: 2005/2006 - A

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Psychology
Course/CS Responsible:	Psychology Degree

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LPSI	24	Plano oficial a partir de 2001/02	5	8	22	-

Objectives

The field practice in deviant behavior psychology aims to provide the student a direct contact with practices related with intervention in deviant behavior, providing opportunities for the development of intervention skills at the levels of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.

Program

The field practice is undertaken in institutions related with the intervention in drug abuse (e.g., treatment facilities) crime and delinquency (e.g., prisions; centers for delinquents) and victimization. It also includes community projects in the fields of drug abuse and social exclusion.

Main Bibliography

Beck, A. T., Wright, F. D., Newman, C, F. e Liese, B, S. (1993). Cognitive Therapy of Substance Abuse. New York: The Guilforf Press.

Ferrara, M. (1992). Group counselling with juvenile delinquents. The limit and lead approach. Newbury Park: Sage Publications.

Marlatt, G. A. (Ed.) (1998). Harm reduction: Pragmatic strategies for managing high-risk behaviors. New York: Guilford Press.

Marlatt, A & Gordon, J.(Eds.) (1985).Relapse Prevention. New York: The Guilford Press.

McMurran, M. (Ed.) (2002). Motivating offenders to change: A guide to enhancing engagement in therapy. London: John Wiley & Sons LTD.

Miller, W. R. e Rollnick, S. (1991). Motivational interviewing: Preparing people to change addictive behavior. New York: The Guilford Press.

Peters, R.D. e R. J. McMahon, R. J. (Eds.)(1996). Preventing childhood disorders, substance abuse and delinquency. London: Sage Publications.

Wanberg, K. & Milkman, H. (1988). Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment. London: Sage Publications.

Teaching methods and learning activities

The field practice is supervised by a psychologist of the institution with the assistance of a professor from the area of psychology of deviant behavior.