69990 - Laboratories II. (F)

Learning outcomes

M-PSI/03 (Psychometrics Module)
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 (Clinical Psychology Modules)

At the end of the classes, students should be able:

to define and differentiate among several psychotherapeutic approaches

to apply psychotherapeutic strategies according to single clinical cases

Course contents

The course will take place during the first semester (October - January) at the Cesena Campus of the School of Psychology and Education (address: piazza Aldo Moro, 90 and v.le Europa, 115).

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 Modules)

The clinical perspective: knowledge, competences and emotions in clinical practice

Clinical applications of the cognitive-behavioral model

Cognitive-behavioral assessment: principles and procedures

Effective treatments for anxiety and affective disorders

Clinical application of structured interviews: aim, structure and validity (e.g., Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, SCID I e II)

Diagnostic Criteria for Psychosomatic Research (DCPR)

Basic principles of assessment and case conceptualization according to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

Readings/Bibliography

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

Gremigni P. e Casu G (2015) 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 Modules)

Grandi S., Rafanelli C., Fava G.A., Manuale di Psicosomatica, Roma: Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore, 2011.

Fava GA, Grandi S, Rafanelli C (a cura di): Terapia psicologica. Centro Scientifico Editore, 2010.

A.T. Beck, G. Emery & R. Greenberg (1985): Anxiety disorders and phobias. A cognitive perspective. Cambridge, MA: Basic Books.

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 Modules)

Theoretical contents will be supported and integrated with:

• practical applications
• exercises in group
• clinical scenarios
• role-playing.

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.

Assessment methods

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 Modules)

The final evaluation will consist in a written exam aimed to assess the student's knowledge regarding the topics discussed in class.

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 teacherwill use the video projector and the PC to illustrate the statistical analyses.

M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology Modules)

Handouts, Slides projector, Lamp projector, DVD player.

Office hours

See the website of Silvana Grandi

See the website of Chiara Rafanelli

See the website of Giulia Casu