69990 - Laboratories II. (D)

Academic Year 2019/2020

  • Moduli: Danilo Carrozzino (Modulo 1) Paola Gremigni (Modulo 2)
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
  • Campus: Cesena
  • Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Clinical psychology (cod. 0990)

Learning outcomes

M-PSI/03: At the end of lab students will know modes of administration of psychological tests and data anlysis and utilization.

M-PSI/08: At the end of lab students will know how to discriminate different psychotherapeutic approaches from a technical and practice perspective and to understand applications of the tecniques to a single case.

Course contents

M-PSI / 03 (Psychometrics Module)
Multivariate inferential statistical analysis techniques: evaluation of experimental hypotheses and the type of variables available for data analysis, choice of the appropriate statistical test, statistical analysis on SPSS, interpretation of the results obtained.
Main statistical models treated in class: descriptive analysis; exploratory factorial analysis; General Linear Model: ANOVA (one-way, multi-way, multivariate, for repeated measurements, mixed model); ANCOVA; Regression analysis (simple linear, multiple); Non parametric tests: Chi square test.
The Psychometrics module will take place in the first semester (October-December).


M-PSI / 08 (Clinical Psychology Module)
Theoretical principles and conceptual bases of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. The main cognitive-behavioral techniques. Conducting a psychological-clinical interview according to the cognitive-behavioral perspective.
The Clinical Psychology module will take place in the first semester (October-January).

Readings/Bibliography

M-PSI/03 (Psychometrics Module)

Gremigni P. e Casu G (2015) Psicometria e testistica in Psicologia clinica. E-Book/PDF, to buy online: http://www.lulu.com/shop/paola-gremigni-and-giulia-casu/psicometria-e-testistica-in-psicologia-clinica/ebook/product-22395057.html

M-PSI/08 (Modulo di Psicologia Clinica)

Ruggiero G. M., Sassaroli S. (2013). Il colloquio in psicoterapia cognitiva. Tecnica e pratica clinica. Roma: Raffaello Cortina Editore. ISBN: 9788860305701.

Caselli G., Ruggiero G. M., Sassaroli S. (2017). Rimuginio. Teoria e terapia del pensiero ripetitivo. Roma: Raffaello Cortina Editore. ISBN: 9788860309020.

Sassaroli S., Lorenzini R., Ruggiero G. M. (2006). Psicoterapia cognitiva dell'ansia. Rimuginio, controllo ed evitamento. Roma: Raffaello Cortina Editore. ISBN: 9788860300577.

Teaching methods

M-PSI / 03 (Psychometrics Module)
The lessons will be organized in practical exercises in the computer room through the use of the SPSS statistical package; the exercises will be either individual or in small groups.


M-PSI / 08 (Clinical Psychology Module)
The lectures will be supplemented by supervised practical exercises involving work in small groups, role-playing activities and simulation of clinical cases.

Assessment methods

The compulsory attendance of the laboratories is foreseen, the presence will be recorded at the entrance and at the exit, by signing on a special sheet. Admission to the final exam is reserved to those who have gained the frequencies.

M-PSI / 03 (Psychometrics Module)
Qualification will be recognized based on the student's active participation in all the laboratory lessons, which will take place in the computer room. The skills acquired will be verified through a practical exercise, which will take place in the computer room, by using the SPSS statistical package and data provided by the teacher. 


M-PSI / 08 (Clinical Psychology Module)
Qualification will be recognized in relation to active participation in the lessons and the passing of a final written test concerning the topics covered in class. The final exam will take place during the last meeting of the laboratory.

Teaching tools

M-PSI / 03 (Psychometrics Module)
For the practical application of the topics addressed in the laboratory, teaching materials will be provided by the teacher. Lessons will take place in the computer room, students will have access to the computers in the computer room where the SPSS statistical package is installed; the teacher will use a video projector and a PC to illustrate the statistical analyzes being studied.


M-PSI / 08 (Clinical Psychology Module)
To deepen the topics covered in the course, teaching materials will be provided. The teacher will use a video projector, blackboard and PC for the presentation of theoretical aspects treated in class.

Office hours

See the website of Paola Gremigni

See the website of Danilo Carrozzino

SDGs

Good health and well-being

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.