69990 - Laboratories II. (C)

Learning outcomes

M-PSI/03: By the end of the laboratory course, the student: will be able to manage a dataset; will be familiar with data analyses and their use. M-PSI/08: At the end of the laboratory students will know: how to perform a psychological assessment; clinical methodology applied to clinical cases.

Course contents

M-PSI/03 (Psychometrics Module, Prof. Giulia Casu)

Variable recoding and computation; Descriptive and multivariate inferential statistics: formulation of research hypotheses and evaluation of the type of variables available for data analysis, choice of the appropriate statistical test, statistical analysis with SPSS, interpretation of the results, writing a report of the results.

Main statistical models covered in the course: General Linear Model: ANOVA (one-way, two-way) and Linear regression analysis (simple, multiple).

The Psychometrics module will take place in the first semester (September-January).

M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology Module, Prof. Elena Tomba)

The laboratory includes the following activities:
1- Assessment procedures in several setting: individual, couples and family psychological treatment settings. Virtual reality settings will be also presented
2- Motivational Interview
3- Symptom orientated interview
4- Clinical cases presentation: anxiety and depressive, eating disorders symptoms and how to assess them by symptom orientated interview.

 

M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology Module, Dott. ssa Giulia Simonetti)

 The laboratory includes the following activities:

1- Assessment procedures in several setting: individual, couples and developmental psychological treatment settings.

2- Counseling

3- Symptom orientated interview

4- Clinical cases presentation

The Clinical Psychology Modules will take place in the first semester

 

Readings/Bibliography

M-PSI/03 (Psychometrics Module, Prof. Giulia Casu)

Gremigni P. & Casu G (2019). Psicometria e testistica in Psicologia clinica. E-Book/PDF, available online: http://www.lulu.com/shop/paola-gremigni-and-giulia-casu/psicometria-e-testistica-in-psicologia-clinica/ebook/product-22395057.html

M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology Module, Prof. Elena Tomba)

Leahy R & Holland S.(2012) Treatment plan and intervention for depression and anxiety disorders. Second Edition. Guilford Press

Glen Gabbard (2015) Psichiatria psicodinamica. V edizione. Raffaello Cortina Editore

American Psychiatric Association (2014). DSM-5: Manuale diagnostico e statistico dei disturbi mentali - Quinta Edizione. Raffello Cortina Editore: Milano.

American Psychiatric Association (2022). DSM-5-TR. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision- American Psychiatric Association Publishing

Additional readings will be suggested during classes.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5 (2013). American Psychiatric Association

M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology Module, Dott. ssa Giulia Simonetti)

 Giulia Simonetti (a cura di, 2021). Legàmi. La complessa relazione uomo-animale. Tab Edizioni: Roma.

Giulia Simonetti (2019): Il counseling in ambito epatologico in Counseling Psicodinamico colloquio, consultazione e restituzione in contesti clinici e applicativi, a cura di Sofia Massia, Ananke: Torino.

Additional readings will be suggested during classes.

Teaching methods

M-PSI/03 (Psychometrics Module, Prof. Giulia Casu)

The lessons will be organized in practical exercises in the computer lab with the SPSS statistical package; the exercises will be individual or in small groups.

As concerns the teaching methods of this course unit, all students must attend Module 1, 2 [https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/health-and-assistance/health-and-safety/online-course-on-health-and-safety-in-study-and-internship-areas] on Health and Safety online.

M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology Module, Prof. Elena Tomba):

Teaching methods will include group work, clinical case presentations and short clinical vignette role-playing.

 

M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology Module, Dott. ssa Giulia Simonetti)

Teaching methods will include group work, clinical case presentations and short clinical vignette role-playing.

Assessment methods

Attendance at all classes is mandatory and it will be registered by personal signature. Admission to the final exam will be restricted to those who have attended all the classes.

M-PSI/03 (Psychometrics Module, Prof. Giulia Casu)

The skills acquired will be verified through a practical exercise which will take place in the computer lab, using the SPSS statistical package and data provided by the teacher.

 

M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology Module, Prof. Elena Tomba):

The to get passed the exam:
-full attendance is required
- participation and development of a role-playing made in group concerning the topics introduced throughout the lab classes with particular attention to the presentation and discussion of a clinical case in team groups.

 

M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology Module, Dott. ssa Giulia Simonetti)

 It is foreseen the obligation to attend the laboratories, the presence will be detected at the entrance and at the exit, by affixing the signature on the appropriate sheet. Admission to the final exam is reserved for those who have completed their attendance.

Eligibility will be recognized in relation to active participation in the lessons and passing a final written test concerning the topics covered in class, the final test will take place during the last meeting of the laboratory.

Teaching tools

M-PSI/03 (Psychometrics Module, Prof. Giulia Casu)

For the practical application of the topics covered in the course, the teacher will provide teaching materials. Lessons will take place in the computer lab, students will have access to the computers in the computer lab where the SPSS statistical package is installed; the teacher will use the video projector and the PC to illustrate the statistical analyses.

M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology Module, Prof. Elena Tomba):

Video projector, DVD player, lamp projector, PC. Handouts will be provided during classes. Movies regarding specific topics discussed throughout the lab classes and clinical case vignette will be also projected during the lab classes.

M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology Module, Dott. ssa Giulia Simonetti)

 Video projector, DVD player, lamp projector, PC. Handouts will be provided during classes. Movies regarding specific topics discussed throughout the lab classes and clinical case vignette will be also projected during the lab classes.

Office hours

See the website of Elena Tomba

See the website of Jenny Guidi

See the website of Giulia Casu