- Docente: Elisabetta Crocetti
- Credits: 7
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Elisabetta Crocetti (Modulo E/1) Silvana Grandi (Modulo E/2/1) Paola Surcinelli (Modulo E/2/2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo E/1) Traditional lectures (Modulo E/2/1) Traditional lectures (Modulo E/2/2)
- Campus: Cesena
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Clinical Psychology (cod. 6744)
Learning outcomes
M-PSI/05: At the end of the activity students will know: how to apply community psychology methods and principles to the development of an intervention and the dynamics of different groups in social and community contexts
M-PSI/08: At the end of the classes, students will be able to carry out an appropriate assessment and will know how to apply the correct clinical methodology according to the single clinical case.
Course contents
The course will take place during the first semester for the two M-PSI/05 modules and during the second semester for the M-PSI/08 part at the Department of Psychology, Cesena Campus.
M-PSI/05 (Module 1 Social psychology, Teacher: Elisabetta Crocetti)
The laboratory will allow students to learn and apply the methods and instruments of social psychology with respect to the experience of migration. Particular attention will be payed to identity formation pathways in young migrants. Different types of acculturation orientations will be discussed, focusing on the perspectives of migrants as well as of the host society.
The laboratory includes the following activities:
- Analysis of identity pathways in young migrants: The migration experience as a process of identity redefinition; Acculturative processes and ethnic identity; Effects of identity formation on the well-being of migrants
- Critical analysis of interventions aimed at promoting identity formation in young migrants. Evaluation of objectives, methods, feasibility, and effectiveness of the interventions. Discussion of their strengths and limitations.
- Planning of a new psychosocial intervention (objectives and methodologies).
M-PSI/08 (Module 2 Clinical Psychology, Teachers: Silvana Grandi and Paola Surcinelli)
Framing of psychological suffering through the identification of signs, symptoms, and syndromes in clinical psychology. Clinical reasoning and the formulation of a diagnostic orientation.
Readings/Bibliography
M-PSI/05:
References will be provided at the beginning and during the laboratory activities, in relation to the specific interventions that students will choose to develop.
M-PSI/08:
Relevant bibliographic references will be recommended during the laboratory.
Teaching methods
M-PSI/05:
In addition to brief lectures, teaching methods will include:
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Practical exercise in small groups
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Guided discussions
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Literature research
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Presentation and evaluation of a scientific article
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Analysis of videos and quantitative data
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Simulation of psychological interviews
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Gamification
M-PSI/08:
Small group work, clinical case presentations, role-playing activities, and exercises related to clinical psychological assessment are planned.
Assessment methods
M-PSI/05:
To pass the exam students are requested to:
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attend classes and participate to discussions
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participate actively to a group presentation concerning the critical analysis of an intervention
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contribute to a group presentation concerning the planning of a new intervention
M-PSI/08:
Eligibility will be granted based on active participation in class and the successful completion of a final individual written test on the topics covered during the lessons. This final test will take place during the concluding session of the laboratory.
Teaching tools
M-PSI/05: video projector, computer, and documents provided during classes
M-PSI/08: Video projector, DVD player, PC. Handouts will be provided during classes.
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.
Office hours
See the website of Elisabetta Crocetti
See the website of Silvana Grandi
See the website of Paola Surcinelli
SDGs


This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.