Clinical Psychology (2007/2008)

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Course code
4S00775
Name of lecturer
Laura Fontecedro
Number of ECTS credits allocated
8
Academic sector
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Language of instruction
Italian
Location
VERONA
Period
Sem. II A, Sem. II B

Lesson timetable

Learning outcomes

The course aims at in-depth acquisition of the fundamentals of clinical psychology, development psychopathology and clinical care. A great deal of emphasis will be placed on the link between theory and clinical practice. Attendance is therefore strongly encouraged.

Syllabus

Definition of clinical psychology and developmental psychology.
Connection between clinical psychology and medicine. Clinical assessment. Clinical talk with children, adolescents, adults. Infant observation.
Dynamic theories. Attachment theories. Object relation theories.
Link between clinical psychology and environment: school, social services, psychiatry, other institutions.
Primary prevention and secondary prevention.
Psychopathological organizations. Defence mechanisms. Neurotic and psychotic structures, borderline cases.
Clinical cases.
Relational and parental styles.
Elements of psychotherapy.


Testi per l’esame:

Bergeret J. (1995). Psicologia patologica. Masson
Fava Vizziello G. (2003). Psicopatologia dello sviluppo. Il Mulino

Assessment methods and criteria

Students attending the classes will be given an oral exam.
Written exam for non-attending students.

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