PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
Academic year2016/17
CourseCLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
Code006MF
Credits6
PeriodSemester 1
LanguageItalian
| Modules | Area | Type | Hours | Teacher(s) |
| INTERVENTI PSICOSOCIALI SULLA FAMIGLIA E SUI GRUPPI | M-PSI/05 | LEZIONI | 21 | |
| PSICOPATOLOGIA FORENSE | M-PSI/05 | LEZIONI | 21 | |
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Knowledge
The student who completes the course will be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of the latest contributions of cognitive neuroscience and behavioral genetics to the concept of free-will and the evaluation of mental insanity for forensic purposes. Also, he she will be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of neuroscientific evidence with respect to antisocial and violent behavior, and its relevance for evaluating criminal responsibility.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology.
In the written exam the student must demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material and to organize an effective and correctly written reply.Methods:
Teaching methods
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
- attending lectures
- participation in seminar
Attendance: Advised
Teaching methods:
Syllabus
The course covers the following topics: psychopathology and the law in history, psychiatric evaluation of the defendant, the victim and the witness, contributions of the neuroscience and behavioural genetics to notion of free-will and imputability, responsibility and deontology in forensic psychiatry.
Bibliography
Slides and scientific articles that will be provided during the lectures
Trattato di Psichiatria Forense, Fornari, UTET
DSM-IV-TR
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27
