69990 - Laboratories II. (D)

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.

Learning outcomes

M-PSI/08: By the end of the laboratory course the student will be able to discriminate between different clinical interview techniques; - the student is able to use tools for personality assessment for both adulthood and developmental age.

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. Ornella Montebarocci)

Conceptual bases and practical applications of supportive therapy, psycho-education and psychological rehabilitation.

Explanation of the differences between the different types of psychological interventions and basic information about psychotherapy models.

The Clinical Psychology module will take place during the first semester (September 2023 - January 2024, with calendar to be defined)

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. Ornella Montebarocci)

Lingiardi, V., Muzi, L. (2018). Il Manuale Diagnostico Psicodinamico (PDM-2): un’occasione di dialogo interdisciplinare. Giornale italiano di psicologia (ISSN 0390-5349), Fascicolo 4, dicembre 2018 (doi: 10.1421/92989).

Westen, D., Shedler, J., Lingiardi, V. (2003), La valutazione della personalità con la SWAP-200. Raffaello Cortina, Milano pp. 37-60.

Il test di Rorschach (2019). Applicazioni e ambiti di intervento nel terzo millennio. Luciano Giromini e Alessandro Zennaro (a cura di). Ed. Il Mulino.

Baker, P. (1990). Il colloquio clinico con i bambini e gli adolescenti. Casa Editrice Astrolabio.

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. Ornella Montebarocci)

Theoretical contents will be supported and integrated with group works, presentation and discussion of clinical cases, videos, and role-playings.

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. Ornella Montebarocci)

At the end of the Clinical Psychology Module, the students will attend an oral exam, in which a clinical case will be presented and the students’ ability to formulate a specific intervention, according to the approaches presented during the Laboratory, will be evaluated.

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. Ornella Montebarocci)

Slides, handouts, videos.

Office hours

See the website of Ornella Montebarocci

See the website of Giulia Casu