- Docente: Roberto Nicoletti
- Credits: 6
- SSD: M-PSI/01
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
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Corso:
First cycle degree programme (L) in
Philosophy (cod. 0957)
Also valid for First cycle degree programme (L) in Philosophy (cod. 0957)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student has a proper methodology for the transfer of knowledge in the application area and could be able to understand the theoretical, methodological and epistemiological issues of the different models with which, today, the human cognitive activity is studied.
Course contents
The course is
divided into two parts, the first of which
(6CFU) is introductory to the second part (6 CFU) that
will follow the first.
The first part of the course will be oriented towards the general aspects of Cognitive Psychology. The aim is to give students a general idea about the historical aspects of the most important psychological schools and about the main cognitive processes studied by Psychology.
In the second part, the research paradigms that lead contemporary research will be illustrated. In particular, the most relevant theories that explain the basic cognitive processes,and the ergonomics application of the general principles of the Cognitive Psychology.
Readings/Bibliography
For the first part:
Psicologia. Nicoletti, Rumiati, Lotto. Bologna, Il Mulino. Edizione 2017
For the second part:
L'usabilità. Modelli e Progettazione. Vandi, Nicoletti. Roma, Carocci. Edizione 2011.
Teaching methods
Lessons during which the students will be encouraged to ask questions and further explanations.
Assessment methods
Foreign students are asked to contact the professor to arrange the assessment methods.
Teaching tools
Power Point presentations.
Office hours
See the website of Roberto Nicoletti