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Unit of study_

OLET1634: Anxiety and its Disorders

Intensive October, 2023 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Anxiety is a normal emotion that evolved to ensure our survival. It is experienced when a person perceives that a situation is potentially harmful. However, some people experience so much anxiety that it interferes with their everyday lives. Anxiety disorders are common, and many of them begin during adolescence or young adulthood. How and why anxiety is experienced, how does it become a problem, and what can be done about it? This unit will introduce current scientific knowledge about anxiety and related disorders. We will consider recent empirical research concerning the nature and management of normal experiences of anxiety as well as the causes and treatment of anxiety disorders, for example, specific phobias, social anxiety disorder, or generalised anxiety disorder. Obsessive-compulsive and trauma-related disorders will be briefly introduced as well. You will learn about foundational concepts and methods in psychology, as well as practical skills that help manage anxiety in everyday life. By completing this unit you will increase your general mental health literacy to be able to identify and evaluate information about managing anxiety and maintaining good mental health in general.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	OLET1634
Academic unit	Psychology Academic Operations
Credit points	2
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	This is an introductory level unit, no prior knowledge is required
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Daniel Pearson, daniel.pearson@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Daniel Pearson, daniel.pearson@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Tutorial quiz	Module 1 quiz - What is anxiety? Quiz	10%	Ongoing Due date: 02 Oct 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 29 Oct 2023	30 minutes
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Tutorial quiz	Module 2 quiz - Anxiety in everyday life Quiz	10%	Ongoing Due date: 02 Oct 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 29 Oct 2023	30 minutes
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Tutorial quiz	Module 3 quiz - Anxiety and related disorders Quiz	5%	Ongoing Due date: 02 Oct 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 29 Oct 2023	30 minutes
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Tutorial quiz	Module 4 quiz - Specific phobias Quiz	10%	Ongoing Due date: 16 Oct 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 29 Oct 2023	30 minutes
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Tutorial quiz	Module 5 quiz - Social anxiety disorder Quiz	10%	Ongoing Due date: 16 Oct 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 29 Oct 2023	30 minutes
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Tutorial quiz	Module 6 quiz - Generalized anxiety disorder Quiz	10%	Ongoing Due date: 16 Oct 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 29 Oct 2023	30 minutes
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Tutorial quiz	Module 7 quiz - Obsessive-compulsive disorders Quiz	10%	Ongoing Due date: 16 Oct 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 29 Oct 2023	30 minutes
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Tutorial quiz	Module 8 quiz - Treatment Quiz	10%	Ongoing Due date: 23 Oct 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 29 Oct 2023	30 minutes
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Assignment	Anxiety management - written assignment Write a response to a real-life case example about anxiety.	25%	Week 05 Due date: 29 Oct 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 26 Nov 2023	500 words
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Assessment summary

At the end of each module, you will be completing a quiz that will assess your knowledge of the content covered in that module.

A brief written assignment will be assessing your ability to apply your knowledge of the information covered in this unit.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

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Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Progressive	What is anxiety?	Online class (5 hr)
	The management of anxiety in everyday life	Online class (5 hr)
	What are anxiety disorders?	Online class (5 hr)
	Specific phobias	Online class (6 hr)
	Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)	Online class (6 hr)
	Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)	Online class (6 hr)
	Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders	Online class (6 hr)
	The treatment of anxiety disorders: research evidence	Online class (6 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 2 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 40-50 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. reflect upon your own experiences of anxiety and strategies for managing it
LO2. differentiate normal anxiety from the symptoms of anxiety disorders
LO3. understand the causes of anxiety disorders and identify the main approaches to treatment
LO4. seek, identify and critically evaluate evidence regarding anxiety and its disorders
LO5. create a plan to manage anxiety in everyday situations.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

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Study commitment

Learning outcomes

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Graduate qualities

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