ECTS - University of Pisa
Scheda programma d'esame
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
CIRO CONVERSANO
Academic year2016/17
CourseSCIENCES AND TECHNIQUES IN CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
Code135MM
Credits9
PeriodSemester 1
LanguageItalian

ModulesAreaTypeHoursTeacher(s)
PSICOLOGIA GENERALEM-PSI/01LEZIONI42
CIRO CONVERSANO unimap
PSICOMETRIAM-PSI/03LEZIONI21
FRANCESCO TOMAIUOLO unimap
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student who completes the course successfully will be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge and understanding of the historical background of the field, the major psychological theories, the basic findings and concepts within a variety of areas of psychology, the concept of measurement of psychological phenomena, the logic of scientific hypothesis testing, and the main methods for data analysis in social sciences. He or she will have the ability to critically compare different theoretical and methodological approaches to behavior and to correctly interpret results from statistical analyses. She or he will be also able to demonstrate active learning and transferable skills (e.g. study and information retrieval skills and communication and group-work skills), and will be aware of the applications and implications of psychological theories and research.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
In the written exam (2-3 hours, both open and multiple choice questions), the student must demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material and to organise an effective and correctly written reply.

Methods:

  • Final written exam

Further information:
General Psychology: 67% Psychometrics: 33%

Teaching methods

Delivery: face to face

Learning activities:

  • attending lectures
  • participation in discussions
  • individual study
  • group work
  • Bibliography search

Attendance: Not mandatory

Teaching methods:

  • Lectures
  • Task-based learning/problem-based learning/inquiry-based learning
Syllabus
The first part of the course traces an overview of the main periods in the history of psychology and the major theoretical models to understanding human behavior. It also covers concepts and research findings around broad psychological areas, including perception, memory, learning, reasoning, intelligence, motivation, emotion, and personality. The second part of the course focuses on measurement of psychological phenomena, features of research methods in psychology, and the use of statistical analysis in the field of psychology.
Bibliography
* Feldman, R.S. (2008). Psicologia Generale. Milano: McGraw-Hill * Harvey A., Watkins E., Mansell W. & Shafran R. (2008). Cognitive behavioural processes across psychological disorders. NY: Oxford University Press. * Codice dentologico degli psicologi: http://www.psy.it/codice_deontologico.html * Primi, C. e Chiesi, F. (2005). Introduzione alla psicometria. Roma: Editori Laterza. * Nigro, G. (2001). Metodi di ricerca in psicologia. Roma: Carocci editore.
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