02207 - General Psychology

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students will: - understand the fundamentals of scientific psychology with specific reference to the functioning of cognitive processes, as a fundamental prerequisite in education for understanding behaviour; - master the knowledge of psychological processes that enable them to design and evaluate educational interventions; - be able to collect, interpret and reflect on psychological data relating to cognitive functioning, demonstrating critical and self-critical skills. - know how to present information and solutions to teachers and education managers regarding the normal development of cognitive functions. - have the necessary and sufficient knowledge to undertake further studies in the field of developmental psychology and applied psychology.

Course contents

The course covers the following areas:

Key concepts and theories in general and social psychology: Gestalt, behaviourism, cognitivism, social cognition;

Heuristics;

The self and identity;

Psychosocial aspects of development: childhood, adolescence and risk and protective factors in growth;

Developmental difficulties, particularly problems related to immigration, drug use and abuse, juvenile delinquency, communities for minors and the elements that make them effective and protective;

The phenomenon of bullying;

Some aspects of the helping professions, in particular the skills needed to initiate empowerment processes, the risk of burnout and the group as a working setting and intervention tool;

Loneliness, aloneness and solitude.

Readings/Bibliography

Books:

Speltini, G. (a cura di) (2016), L'età giovanile, Bologna, Il Mulino.

Miceli, M. (2013). Sentirsi soli. Bologna: il Mulino.

Chapter:

Melotti, G., Biolcati, R., Passini, S. (2009). Una lettura psicosociale del bullismo nel Web. In M.L. Genta, A. Brighi, A. Guarini (a cura di), Bullismo elettronico. Fattori di rischio connessi alle nuove tecnologie. ROMA: Carocci; pp. 55-70.

During lessons, exam material may be added to the virtual space dedicated to the course.

Teaching methods

In addition to lectures, there will be screenings of documentary films, some paper-and-pencil exercises, and group activities.

Assessment methods

The exam consists of a written test composed of up to 31 closed-answer questions (multiple choice, true/false, completion, etc.).

The performance required for a successful completion of the test are:

- in-depth knowledge of the study texts;

- reflective and critical skills on the content covered in the respective modules;

- correct use and understanding of the Italian language (grammar and syntax).

The final grade will be given by the number of correct answers (all 31 correct answers equals 30 cum laude; 18 correct answers equals 18). Missed answers are equivalent to wrong answers (0 points).

In order to take the exam, students in the classroom (presence mode, except for new health emergencies) must have a smartphone or tablet available.

If you are equipped with one of the two devices, please write to the teacher a few days before the exam.


Duration

The test will last 45 minutes from the time you enter the test.


The procedure for taking the exam will be:

- register in Alma Esami https://almaesami.unibo.it/almaesami/welcome.htm (please note that for written exams registration closes one week before the date of the exam); when registering on Alma exams students will be automatically distributed in shifts according to the order of registration. Those who do not wish to participate in the exams are requested to cancel in time to avoid occupying places in the shifts and causing inconvenience.

- Access from Eol (https://eol.unibo.it [https://eol.unibo.it/] ) to the virtual Zoom room associated with their turn (according to the date and time of the turn; otherwise the room will NOT be visible). It is not necessary to download any application and Unibo institutional credentials must be used.





Other information

Please note that the use of texts, notes and other consultation tools is not permitted. In order to ensure the regularity of the exam, we trust that our confidence in the ethical conduct of the students is well placed.

The result of the exam will be visible in Alma Examinations within a few days of the end of the exam.

Verbalization
Please note that once the grades have been published in Alma Examinations students can express acceptance and/or refusal within five days from the day of publication. Once this deadline has passed, the teacher will still record the unrefused grades (for the rule of silence consent).

If there is a break in the connection during the test, the teacher must be notified immediately of the break in the connection.

Students attending and not
The course programme and examination procedures are the same for both students and non-attendants.

Erasmus students: the course language, program and the examination methods are the same as for other students (a good knowledge of the Italian language is required).

For DSA students

DSA students are invited to contact the office in charge and have their tutors write to the teachers, according to the usual procedures to agree on the modalities of the exam (right to additional time, use of concept maps, use of PCs).

Teaching tools

slides, videos and any supplementary material that will be uploaded on virtuale.unibo.it

 

Students with DSA or disabilities: it is recommended that they contact the responsible University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible. 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, considering the teaching objectives.

Office hours

See the website of Giannino Melotti