Bachelor of Community Service

This subject introduces students to psychology as the underpinning of community services work. Students explore theories and concepts of psychological processes and the influences on human behaviour. The importance of psychology for community services is utlined including: temperament and attachment; learning theories (classical and operant conditioning) memory; personality; social psychology; motivation; and psychological disorders. The developments in psychological wellbeing and positive psychology are discussed and practically applied. Psychological interventions are outlined and critically reviewed.