Child Neurology and Psychiatry and Developmental Psychopathology - Psicopatologia dello sviluppo (2015/2016)

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Course code
4S001197
Name of lecturer
Alessia Maria Gervasi
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Academic sector
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Language of instruction
Italian
Period
Sem. IIB dal Apr 26, 2016 al May 30, 2016.
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Lesson timetable

Learning outcomes

The course is aimed at explaining the main themes of developmental psychopathology, through an in-depth analysis of theoretical models and specific evaluation and operational methods in relation to the different stages of development. We will analyze, in particular, the theories about the understanding of psychological disorder in childhood and adolescence, and present the main models of prevention and intervention concerning the psychopathologies in those developmental stages. As far as disorders are concerned, we will outline the biological, environmental and relational aspects from an evolutionary and biopsychosocial perspective.
The course is intended to provide students with specific knowledge on individual contextual and cultural aspects of psychopathology in children, as well as illustrate the risk and protection factors related to the typical and atypical evolutionary paths.

Syllabus

 Closer examination of the main theoretical models of developmental psychopathology.
 Explanation of nosographic classification systems concerning the psychological disorders in childhood and adolescence.
 Description of attachment disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, disruptive behavior disorders, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety and depression disorders, eating disorders, addiction disorders, schizophrenia dorders, personality disorders, disorders related to traumatic experiences.

Assessment methods and criteria

Methodology
Lectures. In order to foster understanding and acquisition of the course content, the students will be actively involved, through discussions of cases and presentation of audiovisual materials appropriate to the subject matter dealt with.

Evaluation
Oral Examination

Bibliography
Zennaro, A. (2011). Lo Sviluppo della Psicopatologia. Fattori Biologici, ambientali e relazionali. Bologna: il Mulino.

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STUDENT MODULE EVALUATION - 2015/2016

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