69990 - Laboratories II. (A)

Learning outcomes

M-PSI/03

By the end of the laboratory course the student will master psychological testing administration procedures;-be familiar with data analyses and their use.

M-PSI/08

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

Main topics of the course:

-how to evaluate of experimental hypotheses and type of variables available for data analysis; how to choose the appropriate statistical test, how to perform the statistical analysis using SPSS statistical package, how to interpret the results obtained.
-Statistical models: General Linear Model, analysis of Variance (One way and two-way ANOVA, Multivariate ANOVA, Repeated measures ANOVA); analysis of Covariance; Regression analysis (linear and multiple regression); Non-parametric tests (Chi square test).

 

M-PSI/08

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)

 

M-PSI/08 (modulo 1/2)

Clinical approach in dealing with difficult patients. 

Practice clinical reasoning skills in a small-group setting and 

group based case-exercises and case discussion.

Readings/Bibliography

M-PSI/03

Recommended handbook: Howitt D., Cramer D. (2014). Introduzione alla Statistica per Psicologia (a cura di Bolzani, Benassi, Rossi). Pearson, Milano-Torino

Alternatively, the student can use the psychometric handbook used for previous courses.

 

M-PSI/08 (modulo 1/1)

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.

M-PSI/08 (modulo 1/2)

1) Perris Carlo: Terapia cognitiva con i pazienti schizofrenici. Bollati Boringhieri, 1996.

2) Carcione Antonino, Nicolò Giuseppe, Procacci Michele, Manuale di terapia cognitiva delle psicosi. Franco Angeli Edizioni, 2017.

Teaching methods

M-PSI/03

Theoretical contents will be supported with SPSS data analysis and result discussions in laboratory

 

M-PSI/08

Theoretical contents will be supported and integrated with:

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

Assessment methods

M-PSI/03

The final evaluation will consist in a written report: The teacher will provide a database and the relevant research hypothesis to be verified. The student will have to choose the appropriate statistical test for the experimental hypothesis and for the available variables, perform the data analysis using the SPSS statistical package, describe and interpret the results obtained and write a report.

M-PSI/08

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

Theoretical contents will be supported and integrated with: practical applications using SPSS statistical package for the data analysis; the exercises will be done both individual and in group.

 

M-PSI/08

Handouts, Slides projector, Lamp projector, DVD player

Office hours

See the website of Silvana Grandi

See the website of Antonio Pinto

See the website of Paola Gremigni