B2987 - Laboratory

Learning outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Apply the principles of the Italian Code of Ethics for Psychologists to the design and implementation of psychological interventions.

• Analyze and interpret the theoretical and lexical aspects of the Code of Ethics, relating them to practical professional scenarios.

• Independently develop a comprehensive psychological intervention project in compliance with Law 56 of 1989 or a critical essay on the Codice Deontologico. 

• Collaborate effectively in small groups to design, develop, and present an intervention project.

• Critically evaluate and provide constructive feedback on psychological intervention projects.

• Integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application through experiential learning and case studies.

Course contents

The "Deontologia professionale e progettazione di interventi / Professional Ethics and Intervention Planning" workshop aims to provide the theoretical and practical skills necessary to prepare for the profession of psychologist in full compliance with the current Code of Ethics for Italian Psychologists.

The workshop days will explore the theoretical aspects of the Code of Ethics. Classes will be delivered in a participatory, face-to-face format: starting with a theoretical and lexical analysis of the Code's articles, students will be encouraged to ask questions and actively participate in a process of critical reflection aimed at exploring the aspects of greatest interest to them. Discussion of each article will begin with practical examples of its application in a professional context.

Subsequently, through a participatory learning methodology that places the student at the center of the skills acquisition process, participants will be asked to independently develop either a psychological intervention project in compliance with the principles of Law 56 of 1989, or a critical discussion of the Code of Ethics.

Once completed, each group will be able to present their work in plenary, receiving feedback from the teacher on any critical issues that emerged and food for thought that will enrich the content of the work done.

Readings/Bibliography

- Ottoboni, G. (In stampa). Cenni di deontologia per la professione di psicologo. Edizioni: Bologna University Press, Bologna.


- Ottoboni, G. (2025). Deontology for the Psychological Profession in Italy. A Distance Learning Toolkit for Students of Psychology. Edizioni: Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna. Link al testo

Pingitore, M. & Mirabelli, A. (2018). 100 Domande e Risposte sul codice deontologico degli Psicologi. Eds. Consiglio dell'Ordine FVG. Link al testo

Teaching methods

Lectures; PowerPoint presentations; Case studies; Seminars led by experts.

Attendance at laboratory classes is mandatory.

To access to the exam, students must attend two-thirds of the total classes, i.e., four classes.

Assessment methods

Passing will be assessed based on active participation in class and on the production of the project described above.

Teaching tools

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities

Please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Office hours

See the website of Giovanni Ottoboni