General Psychology
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
- Develop a strong research background and understanding of the scientific foundation of psychology.
- Develop a knowledge base of human behavior across the broad areas of psychology.
- Become aware of the applications of psychology in different fields, such as teaching, research, and humanities.
- Develop a knowledge base of human behavior across the broad areas of psychology.
- Become aware of the applications of psychology in different fields, such as teaching, research, and humanities.
Expected learning outcomes
2.a Knowledge
- Demonstrate understanding of the major theoretical approaches and findings in psychology
- Know the research methods used in psychology, apply their knowledge in research design, and data analysis
- Critically assess information related to the study of behavior and cognitive processes, and use the critical assessment in shaping conclusions and arguments
- Recognize the key role that psychology plays in our everyday lives.
2.b Applied knowledge
- Use of different methods and technologies for studying concepts and conducting research
- Communicate ideas effectively in writing and orally using a research reporting style
- Develop methods to manage the interpersonal relationships in different life domains
- Demonstrate understanding of the major theoretical approaches and findings in psychology
- Know the research methods used in psychology, apply their knowledge in research design, and data analysis
- Critically assess information related to the study of behavior and cognitive processes, and use the critical assessment in shaping conclusions and arguments
- Recognize the key role that psychology plays in our everyday lives.
2.b Applied knowledge
- Use of different methods and technologies for studying concepts and conducting research
- Communicate ideas effectively in writing and orally using a research reporting style
- Develop methods to manage the interpersonal relationships in different life domains
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The study of thought processes, personality, and intelligent conduct.
Within a general historical framework about the evolution of scientific psychology and the main cognitive constructs, the wide and varied area of psychology of thought, which includes reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making, will be introduced. Space will then be given to the study of intelligence, personality, and well-being with particular reference to the field of teaching.
The models and constructs of psychology introduced will allow the deepening of the area of psychology of language and communication. Once communication in the field of cognitive psychology has been defined and the main theoretical models have been introduced, various fields of application will be introduced, including public communication, didactics, creative communication (written and oral), and scientific communication.
Within a general historical framework about the evolution of scientific psychology and the main cognitive constructs, the wide and varied area of psychology of thought, which includes reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making, will be introduced. Space will then be given to the study of intelligence, personality, and well-being with particular reference to the field of teaching.
The models and constructs of psychology introduced will allow the deepening of the area of psychology of language and communication. Once communication in the field of cognitive psychology has been defined and the main theoretical models have been introduced, various fields of application will be introduced, including public communication, didactics, creative communication (written and oral), and scientific communication.
Prerequisites for admission
Students need only to meet the minimal requirements for admission to the degree course in Philosophical Science.
Teaching methods
Frontal teaching
Teaching Resources
Psicologia Generale III edizione di Gerrig, Zimbardo, Anolli Baldi. Ed Pearson (capp. 7, 8, 11, 12)
Fondamenti di psicologia della comunicazione di Luigi Anolli, Ed Il Mulino (capp. 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9)
Suggested readings and other materials will be uploaded on the Ariel platform.
Fondamenti di psicologia della comunicazione di Luigi Anolli, Ed Il Mulino (capp. 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9)
Suggested readings and other materials will be uploaded on the Ariel platform.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Verification of learning includes an oral examination. This consists of an interview on the program topics, aimed at ascertaining the knowledge of the concepts and methods introduced during the course, as well as their applications in the areas of interest.
The oral examination will evaluate:
the achievement of the objectives in terms of knowledge and understanding;
the ability to apply the concepts and methods illustrated in various contexts;
the autonomy of judgment and critical thinking;
the mastery of the specific language of experimental psychology and the ability to present the arguments in a clear and orderly manner.
The oral examination will evaluate:
the achievement of the objectives in terms of knowledge and understanding;
the ability to apply the concepts and methods illustrated in various contexts;
the autonomy of judgment and critical thinking;
the mastery of the specific language of experimental psychology and the ability to present the arguments in a clear and orderly manner.
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Lucchiari Claudio
Professor(s)
Reception:
Tuesday morning from 10.30am. Please contact me by email ([email protected]) or Teams for information and appointments