The use of one or more general psychology handbooks is suggested.
Suggested readings:
Passer M.,Holt N., Bremner A., Sutherland E., Vliek M., Smith R. (2015). Psicologia generale. La scienza della mente e del pensiero. Edizioni McGraw-Hill.
Learning Objectives
The course aims to provide the basic knowledge of the main concepts and methodological approaches in Psychology.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the Italian language.
Teaching Methods
Lecturers with PowerPoint presentations.
Further information
None
Type of Assessment
Written and oral examination.
Course program
Module I (3 CFU)
Topic
History of psychology. Biological basis of mental processes and behavior. Research Methods. Tests and scales, self-assessment questionnaires.
Educational goals
Providing the basic theoretical concepts related to the historical and methodological developments of psychology. Relationships between psychology and neuroscience.
Module II (3 CFU)
Topic
Cognitive processes: perception, attention, learning and memory, language, intelligence, emotions. Metacognition. Personality.
Educational goals
Providing the basic theoretical concepts for the study and the assessment of cognitive processes and personality.