Clinical Psychology (2011/2012)

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Course code
4S00775
Name of lecturer
Lidia Del Piccolo
Coordinator
Lidia Del Piccolo
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6
Academic sector
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Language of instruction
Italian
Period
Sem. 2B dal Apr 23, 2012 al Jun 10, 2012.

Lesson timetable

Learning outcomes

The course aims to face the theoretical and methodological peculiarities which characterise psychology as a clinical discipline. Elements of psychopathology and clinical diagnosis will be provided, deepening verbal and nonverbal aspects of clinical and educational interaction.

Syllabus

Evolution and definition of clinical psychology
Methodological challenges in clinical psychology and the analysis of the application
Clinical interview: characteristics and instruments.
Elements of psycho-diagnosis in developmental age
Elements of psycho-diagnosis in adult age
Description of the psychological and psychotherapeutic approaches in clinical psychology:
Psychoanalysis
Behaviourism
Cognitive therapy
Humanistic approach
Systemic approach
Stress and illness
How to prevent burn-out

Texts for the examination:
1) Roberto Pani, Roberta Biolcati, Samanta Sagliaschi (2009) Psicologia Clinica e psicopatologia per l’educazione e la formazione. Ed. Il Mulino, Bologna.
2) Franco Del Corno, Margherita Lang (a cura di) (2005) Elementi di psicologia clinica. Ed. Franco Angeli s.r.l., Milano.

Assessment methods and criteria

Written examination (multiple choice and open questions.
Possible oral supplementation for those who pass the written test

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