PSYCHOLOGY OF THINKING AND REASONING (2016/2017)

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Course code
4S001370
Name of lecturer
Ugo Savardi
Coordinator
Ugo Savardi
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6
Academic sector
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Language of instruction
Italian
Location
VERONA
Period
Sem. IA (31.10.16 sosp.lezioni) dal Oct 3, 2016 al Nov 12, 2016.

Lesson timetable

Learning outcomes

KNOWLEGDE AND COMPREHENSION. Students will acquire knowledge concerning the historical framework and basic concepts of the main psychological theories and experimental studies which constitute the background for the Psychology of Thinking and Reasoning. Two topics will be focused on in particular: Decision Making and Problem solving.

Syllabus

Students will be required to carry out a critical study of the BIBLIOGRAPHY provided and demonstrate the following skills in a subsequent examination:
- The development of a reasoned discussion on a specific subject concerning Decision Making or Problem Solving
- The formulation of suitable hypotheses in order to find a solution to a specific problem-solving situation requiring finalized behaviours to be designed and implemented
- The identification of effective methodologies compatible with testing the validity of the hypotheses put forward.

Reference books
Author Title Publisher Year ISBN Note
Bonini N., Del Missier F., Rumiati R. Psicologia del giudizio e della decisione (Edizione 1) il Mulino 2008 9788815126009

Assessment methods and criteria

THE EXAM: KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES WILL BE VERIFIED AS FOLLOWS:
The exam consists of two parts:
1) Textbook: knowledge of the contents of the textbook will be assessed by means of an oral discussion
2) Monographic section: the student, in agreement with the course professor, will select a specific subject (according to his/her interests) to be developed in a written text and discussed verbally during the exam. The contents of the written text should be consistent with the bibliography agreed upon with the professor, and it should include a problem setting, the formulation of a hypothesis and suitable methods to assess the validity of the hypothesis.
NOTE: the professor is available during his OFFICE CONSULTATION HOURS (and NOT via e-mail) to discuss the subject of the monographic section or any other issues concerning the course or the exam.
Textbook:
Bonini N., Del Missier F., Rumiati R. (2008). Psicologia del giudizio e della decisione. Il Mulino.
Monographic section:
The student will be required to select research material from International journals and reference books (accessed on the web by means of digital databases).

STUDENT MODULE EVALUATION - 2016/2017


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