32152 - Laboratories I (D)

Learning outcomes

M-PSI/05: At the end of the laboratory, students: - will know how to apply the main theoretical models of community psychology; - will be able to understand the dynamics of groups in social and community contexts. M-PSI/08: At the end of the laboratory, students: - will know the assessment in relation to the clinical case; - will know the clinical methodology in relation to the clinical case.

Course contents

The course is in the first semester (December 2024-January 2025) for the Module 1(Community Psychology - Prof.ssa Silvia Moscatelli) and the second semester (March-May 2025) for the Module 2 (Clinical Psychology – Prof. Roberto Cattivelli).

Community Psychology

Students will learn how to apply the methods of social psychology with respect to the issues of discrimination and social inclusion of migrants.

The course includes the following activities:

Analysis of the possible psychological outcomes of the migration experience. Examination of possible strategies for prejudice reduction and promotion of social integration, with a focus on the integration of migrant women.

2. Analysis of interventions in various contexts (school, organization, community). Their aims, methods, applicability, and effectiveness will be analyzed. Students will learn how to plan an intervention aimed at improving the integration of migrants within specific contexts.

Clinical Psychology

The course aims to delve into the comparison between different theoretical models in Clinical Psychology and their practical application to specific cases. It includes techniques and exercises on conducting psychological interventions (assessment and support), deepens diagnostic evaluation and main intervention lines, and provides practical exercises on the covered topics.

Readings/Bibliography

Community psychology

Messena, M. e Mancini, T. (2020). Contatto e integrazione Una rassegna della letteratura sui programmi di accoglienza di richiedenti asilo e rifugiati. Psicologia Sociale, 15 (3), 335 - 367.

Rossi, M. e Mancini, T. (2016). I processi di acculturazione dei migranti forzati tra comunità ospitanti, comunità etniche e comunità virtuali. Psicologia Sociale, 11(2), 105-140.

Clinical psychology

Dazzi, N., Lingiardi, V., & Gazzillo, F. (2019). La diagnosi in psicologia clinica: personalità e psicopatologia. Raffaello Cortina.

Nussbaum A.M. (2014). L'esame diagnostico con il DSM-5. Raffaello Cortina Editore: Milano.

Further references and readings will be suggested during classes.

Teaching methods

Community Psychology

In addition to brief lectures, teaching methods will include:

• Practical exercises in small groups
• Guided discussions
• Literature research
• Evaluation of psychosocial interventions

Clinical Psychology

The lectures will be integrated by exercises, clinical cases presentation and discussion, role-playing, and simulation of clinical interviews.

Assessment methods

Community Psychology

To pass the exam, students are requested to:

• attend classes and participate in discussions.
• participate actively in a group presentation concerning the critical analysis of an intervention and the planning of a new intervention.

Clinical Psychology

Eligibility will be granted based on active participation in the lessons and the production of a short essay or presentation on the course topics, either in group or individually.

Teaching tools

Video projector, DVD player, computer, and documents provided during classes.

Office hours

See the website of Silvia Moscatelli

See the website of Roberto Cattivelli