95825 - NUTRIZIONE E BENESSERE PSICOLOGICO E COGNITIVO

Learning outcomes

The course will explore topics related to the role of dietary habits in cognitive and psychological well-being. Additionally, students will examine how food is represented in our minds, how it can influence our eating habits, and how these habits can be altered in eating and body representation disorders.

Course contents

Historical and Methodological Overview

Introductions to the psychology of perception, attention, memory, and object/food recognition

What emotions are and their role in guiding human behavior

Communication and its importance in approaching health professionals

Eating disorders

The role of context in modulating motivation and gratification

Readings/Bibliography

• Lecture slides - downloadable from the "Virtuale" website

• Scientific articles (in English)

• Recommended textbook:

  • Guida per cervelli affamati by Coricelli, Rossi. Il saggiatore. 2021

Please note: The recommended textbook is not mandatory. However, it can be purchased or consulted for further study.

Assessment methods

Exam Information

The purpose of this exam is to verify your acquisition of the skills taught during the course. The exam consists of 31 multiple-choice questions. You'll get one point for each correct answer, and there's no penalty for incorrect answers. You must answer all questions. Scoring 18 correct answers guarantees a grade of 18, while 31 correct answers will earn you a grade of 30L (30 e lode).

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.

 

Exam Registration

To take the exam, you must register using the function available on the Alma Esami website. Please make sure to strictly adhere to the registration deadlines. If you encounter any difficulties or problems, you can contact the Teaching Secretariat.

Teaching tools

PowerPoint presentations, videos, materials for paper-and-pencil exercises, and external visits to agencies, cooperatives, or local health services.

Course slides and scientific articles will be uploaded to: https://virtuale.unibo.it/ and Panopto.

Please note that this teaching program may be subject to change. We recommend you check this page periodically to stay updated.

 

 

Links to further information

https://site.unibo.it/bracco/it/esperimenti

Office hours

See the website of Giovanni Ottoboni