1. Human Development and Behavioural Science Course Course Wrap-Up – 1 st May 2008 Dr. Aisling Ní Shúilleabháin Department of Public Health and Primary Care

2. Content Student Feedback Questionnaire Course Assessment Exam Information

3. Course Assessment Previous Years (up to 2005) –Written paper for Behavioural Science Course –“Satisfactory Completion” Family Case Study Logbook Reflective Diary Problems –It was felt that many students did not put any effort into the logbook and reflective diary

4. Course Assessment 2006 - 2008 –All elements of the course allocated a percentage of the overall marks Behavioural Science Tutorials / Reflective Diary (20% - 100 marks) Family Case Study (20% - 100 marks) Behavioural Science Written Paper (60% - 300 marks)

5. Course Assessment 1. Behavioural Science (100 marks) –Attendance and participation at tutorials –Completion of Reflective Diary 2. Family Case Study (100 marks) –Attendance at tutorials and family visits is assumed. 5 marks are deducted for each tutorial and family visit missed (without explanation) –Level of participation at tutorials (10 marks) –Completion of logbook and projects (90 marks)

6. Course Assessment Logbook Tasks (90 marks) –Recording of Family Visits (15) –Duty of Confidentiality (15) –Medicine and the Arts (15) –Immunisation Schedule (5) –Developmental Milestones (5) –Social Determinants of Health (10) –Population Health Report (20) –Discretionary (5)

7. Course Assessment 3. Written Exam (300 marks) –Based on Behavioural Science lecture course and tutorials –It does not examine the Family Case Study lectures (Michaelmas term) You will not be eligible to sit the written exam if you haven’t completed your coursework for the year

8. Course Assessment You must attain satisfactory completion of all elements of the course – even if your overall compensated mark is >50% Failure to submit a properly completed logbook / reflective diary will result in failure of that element of the course. You will be required to complete and submit supplemental assignments to achieve satisfactory completion (before the supplemental examinations in September) If attendance has been poor, you may be required to reattend tutorials in the next academic year

9. Exam Information Written Exam –Friday 23 rd May 2008 at 2 pm in the Luce Hall –2 hours –You must answer three out of four questions –Each question is marked by a different examiner so repeat relevant points in each answer –Pass mark is 50% Past Papers

10. Behavioural Science 2005 1. Discuss psychological development in Adolescence. 2. Discuss the implications of learning theory for doctors. 3. How can an understanding of how groups work, and the advantages / disadvantages of group membership, be applied to your current role as a medical student? 4. Referring to three theories of human development of your choice, discuss some environmental factors which are likely to affect the parent-child relationship.

11. Behavioural Science 2006 1. Describe the main principles of operant conditioning and discuss how this theory might be applied to anxiety disorders. 2. Parenting practices have very little influence on the child’s psychological development. Discuss. 3. Discuss some of the factors that might influence an adolescent’s socioemotional development. 4. Outline an overview of the Cognitive Model. Highlight your answer with reference to its application for one of the following: depression, anxiety, or social phobia.

12. Behavioural Science 2007 1. Describe the main principles of operant conditioning and discuss how this theory might be applied to teaching new behaviours to children. 2. Parents are responsible for their child’s psychological wellbeing. Discuss. 3. Discuss some of the factors that might influence an adolescent’s social and emotional development. 4. Discuss health in ageing from a lifespan perspective.

13. Behavioural Science 2008 Gary Donohoe reminds you that: –Essentially the paper is the same as in previous years focusing heavily on psychological approaches to understanding human behaviour across the life span –It has been a year or two since cognitive theories came up, and it might be worth a look before the exam!

14. Conclusion Noel Browne Prize (Family Case Study) –Awarded to the student(s) who, in the opinion of the examiners: a) contribute to the educational and/or pastoral welfare of their allocated family b) demonstrate an exceptional understanding of the link between social deprivation and ill health Good luck!