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

M-PSI/05:

The workshop will enable students to learn and apply methods and tools of Social Psychology with specific reference to the themes of discrimination and social inclusion of migrants. In addition, students will gain practical experience of group work and, by reflecting on these experiences from a psychosocial perspective, will apply their knowledge to the analysis of group processes.

The pathway includes the following activities:

1. Analysis of the main psychological and psychosocial phenomena related to the migration experience, with reference to risk and protective factors that may affect outcomes.
2. Critical analysis of interventions aimed at promoting integration in different contexts (school, workplace, community).
3. Experimentation and analysis of group dynamics in collaborative activities, with particular attention to the psychosocial processes that influence communication and cooperation.

M-PSI/08

The course aims to deepen the comparison between different theoretical models in Clinical Psychology and their practical application to specific cases. This includes techniques and exercises on conducting psychological interventions, both for assessment and support. Diagnostic evaluation and the main lines of intervention will be explored in depth, with practical exercises planned on the topics covered.

Readings/Bibliography

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.

Shelton, J. N., Richeson, J. A., & Salvatore, J. (2005). Expecting to be the target of prejudice: Implications for interethnic interactions. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 31(9), 1189-1202. Available at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7689778_Expecting_To_Be_the_Target_of_Prejudice_Implications_for_Interethnic_Interactions#:~:text=Two%20studies%20investigated%20the%20implications,they%20had%20during%20interethnic%20interactions

Other pertinent bibliographic references will be recommended during the laboratory sessions.

M-PSI/08:

American Psychiatric Association (2014). DSM-5: Manuale diagnostico e statistico dei disturbi mentali - Quinta edizione. Raffaello Cortina Editore: Milano.

Hooley J.M., Butcher J.N., Nock M.K., Mineka S. (2025). Psicopatologia e psicologia clinica. Milano – Torino: Pearson Italia.

Other pertinent bibliographic references will be recommended during the laboratory sessions. Planned activities include small group work, clinical case presentations, screenings of patient session videos, role-playing, simulations of psychological interviews, and exercises on psychological assessment interviews.

Teaching methods

M-PSI/05:

The course will combine short lectures with:

• practical exercises in small groups
• guided discussions
• literature search

M-PSI/08:

The planned activities include small group and/or individual work consisting of clinical case presentations, viewing of videos of sessions with patients, role-playing, simulations of psychological interviews, and practical exercises on psychological assessment and support sessions.

Assessment methods

M-PSI/05:

Attendance is compulsory.
Students will be granted a passing grade if they:

• participate in preparing a group final paper on one of the topics covered during the course
• produce a short individual paper with a psychosocial analysis of the group dynamics observed during the course

M-PSI/08:

Students will pass the qualifying examination on the basis of active participation in class, as well as the production of a short essay [topic], in written or presentation format, concerning in-depth aspects of the course, to be carried out either individually or in groups

Teaching tools

M-PSI/05: Video projector, overhead projector and PC, teaching materials provided during lessons.

M-PSI/08: Video projector, overhead projector and PC, teaching materials provided during lessons.

In accordance with Law No. 170/2010, students with a certified diagnosis of Learning Disabilities are entitled to specific assessment and evaluation arrangements, and, where applicable, to the use of appropriate support tools during examinations (e.g. calculators, electronic devices). These provisions equally apply to students with disabilities for whom such measures are necessary.

Students are required to contact in due time the University office in charge of services for students with disabilities and learning disabilities (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it ). The office will recommend any necessary accommodations, which must be submitted at least 15 days in advance to the course instructor, who will assess their appropriateness in relation to the learning objectives of the course.

Office hours

See the website of Roberto Cattivelli

See the website of Stefano Ciaffoni