69990 - Laboratories II. (F)

Learning outcomes

M-PSI/03: By the end of the workshop the student: - knows the methods of administration of psychological tests; - knows how to analyze data and how it is used.

M-PSI/08: By the end of the laboratory course the student will be able to discriminate between different psychotherapeutic techniques referring to the CBT approach; be able to understand the proper application of the single technique according to individuals' needs and symptoms.

Course contents

M-PSI/03 (Psychometrics Module)

Multivariate inferential statistical analysis techniques: evaluation of experimental hypotheses and the type of variables available for data analysis, choice of the appropriate statistical test, statistical analysis, interpretation of the results obtained.

Main statistical models: descriptive analysis; General Linear Model: ANOVA (one-way, multi-way, multivariate, for repeated measurements, mixed model); ANCOVA; Regression analysis (simple linear, multiple); Non parametric tests: Chi square test.

The Psychometrics module will take place in the first semester (October-January).

M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology Module)

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 (October 2020 - January 2021, with calendar to be defined)

Readings/Bibliography

M-PSI/03 (Psychometrics Module)

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 Module)

Beck AT, Emery G, Greenberg R. Anxiety disorders and phobias. A cognitive perspective. Basic Books, 1985.

Beck AT, Rush AJ, Shaw BF, Emery G. Cognitive therapy of depression. Guilford Press, 1979.

Rockland LH. Supportive Therapy: A Psychodynamic Approach. Basic Books, 2003.

Teaching methods

M-PSI/03 (Psychometrics Module)

The lessons will be organized in practical exercises through the use of the SPSS statistical package.

M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology Module) 

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 the classes is mandatory and it will be registered by personal signature. Only those participants who actively attended all the classes will be admitted to the final exam.

M-PSI/03 (Psychometrics Module)

The skills acquired will be verified through a practical exercise, using the SPSS statistical package and data provided by the teacher.

M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology Module) 

At the end of the Clinical Psychology Module, the students will attend a written 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)

For the practical application of the topics addressed in the laboratory, teaching materials will be provided by the teacher.

M-PSI/08 (Clinical Psychology Module)

PowerPoint, handouts, videos.

Office hours

See the website of Sara Gostoli

See the website of Paola Gremigni