Psychology and Sociology
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
responsibly manage the aspects of their own professional activities.
To this end, the course includes a part in which the fundamentals of General Psychology necessary to understand the basic psychological mechanisms of individual behavior will be acquired; a second part aimed at acquiring the basic competences in Sociology through a socio-historical excursus together with recent sociological perspectives with references to Health and Health organization in the " Networked Society "; and a third part devoted to illustrating the different methodological approaches that have characterized the evolution of medical/surgical thinking and practice and the main sources on the History of Audiometry, a knowledge that will enable the student to develop his or her professional identity.
To this end, the course includes a part in which the fundamentals of General Psychology necessary to understand the basic psychological mechanisms of individual behavior will be acquired; a second part aimed at acquiring the basic competences in Sociology through a socio-historical excursus together with recent sociological perspectives with references to Health and Health organization in the " Networked Society "; and a third part devoted to illustrating the different methodological approaches that have characterized the evolution of medical/surgical thinking and practice and the main sources on the History of Audiometry, a knowledge that will enable the student to develop his or her professional identity.
Expected learning outcomes
The student is expected to acquire the skills related to the psychological, sociological, and historical aspects of a future health profession in order to properly situate their profession in a complex context of relationships and operational networks
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is required
Assessment methods and Criteria
At the end of the course there will be a written exam on the three modules (e.g., psychology, sociology, and history of medicine). The final mark will be expressed in 30ths
Medical history
Course syllabus
Origins and significance of Medicine and History of Medicine. Medieval and Renaissance Medicine. Systematic anatomy, animated anatomy, microscopic anatomy.
Enlightenment and public health. The birth of the clinic and its instruments (semeiotics, diagnostics and therapy). The problems of surgery and their resolution: analgesia, anesthesia, asepsis and antisepsis.
XX century: new concepts, instruments and therapies.
The Specialized Institute for the Complete Treatment of Deafness and the first Italian Centre for Acoustic, Phonetic and Labiological Rehabilitation founded in Milan in the early twentieth century.
Enlightenment and public health. The birth of the clinic and its instruments (semeiotics, diagnostics and therapy). The problems of surgery and their resolution: analgesia, anesthesia, asepsis and antisepsis.
XX century: new concepts, instruments and therapies.
The Specialized Institute for the Complete Treatment of Deafness and the first Italian Centre for Acoustic, Phonetic and Labiological Rehabilitation founded in Milan in the early twentieth century.
Teaching methods
Face-to face lectures supported by PowerPoint presentations
Upload of teaching materials on the Ariel platform
Upload of teaching materials on the Ariel platform
Teaching Resources
Bock G., Quaderno di Storia della Medicina e della Chirurgia, Rudiano (BS), GAM Editrice, 2004
Melzi U., Come è sorto e come funziona l'Istituto Specializzato per il Trattamento completo della Sordità e Primo Centro Italiano di Rieducazione acustica, fonetica e labiologica. Tipografia Ditta F. Fossati. Milano, [dopo il 1929].
Melzi U., Come è sorto e come funziona l'Istituto Specializzato per il Trattamento completo della Sordità e Primo Centro Italiano di Rieducazione acustica, fonetica e labiologica. Tipografia Ditta F. Fossati. Milano, [dopo il 1929].
General psychology
Course syllabus
Fundamentals of Psychology
· Definition and purpose of psychology
· Main theoretical approaches
· Importance of psychology in the healthcare context. From the Biomedical Model to the Biopsychosocial Model
Psychology of Communication
· Communication models
· Active listening and feedback
· Barriers to effective communication
Psychology of Auditory Perception and Hearing
· Auditory perception and cognitive processes
· Impact of hearing disorders on quality of life
· Psychological changes in aging
· Psychological effects of hearing loss in the elderly
Patient Relationship
· Definition and importance of empathy
· Building the therapeutic relationship.
· Managing patient emotions.
Stress and Motivation Management in Patients and Practitioners
· Identifying stress and burnout in patients and technicians
· Stress management strategies
· Principles of Positive Psychology
· Definition and purpose of psychology
· Main theoretical approaches
· Importance of psychology in the healthcare context. From the Biomedical Model to the Biopsychosocial Model
Psychology of Communication
· Communication models
· Active listening and feedback
· Barriers to effective communication
Psychology of Auditory Perception and Hearing
· Auditory perception and cognitive processes
· Impact of hearing disorders on quality of life
· Psychological changes in aging
· Psychological effects of hearing loss in the elderly
Patient Relationship
· Definition and importance of empathy
· Building the therapeutic relationship.
· Managing patient emotions.
Stress and Motivation Management in Patients and Practitioners
· Identifying stress and burnout in patients and technicians
· Stress management strategies
· Principles of Positive Psychology
Teaching methods
Face-to-face lectures supported by PowerPoint presentations. Teaching materials will be up-loaded on the MyAriel platform.
Teaching Resources
Slides, scientific articles and further study material will be provided by the lecturer. For more detailed study the following is recommended: General Psychology for the Medical and Health Professions, edited by M. Bassi, A. Delle Fave, second edition UTET, 2019.
General sociology
Course syllabus
Introduction to sociology as a social science
Basic knowledge
Social historian excursus
Functionalism (A. Comte, E.Durkeim, T. Parsons, R.K.Merton)
Theories of conflict, critical theory (K. Marx, M. Weber, R. Dahrendorf, "Frankfurt School")
Theory of Action (M. Weber, G.M.H. Mead, I. Goffman)
Relational theories (G. Simmel, "Chicago School", N. Elias, G. Bateson, E. Morin)
Recent sociological perspectives
Integrated vision (systemic-relational)
Sociological analysis of health and health organization The new health sociology and the Welfare State Impact of e-health on health work
Social Relations and Communication
Communication and Network Society
Focus: E.Goffman microsociology, communication processes, network-society influence in contemporary culture Communication styles
Effective communication techniques, assertive training The working group
Relational circuits, Climate and culture Leadership
Theories of motivation at work (from F.W.Taylor to the theories of the needs of Maslow, Alderfer and McClelland) Career development
Change and conflict
Basic knowledge
Social historian excursus
Functionalism (A. Comte, E.Durkeim, T. Parsons, R.K.Merton)
Theories of conflict, critical theory (K. Marx, M. Weber, R. Dahrendorf, "Frankfurt School")
Theory of Action (M. Weber, G.M.H. Mead, I. Goffman)
Relational theories (G. Simmel, "Chicago School", N. Elias, G. Bateson, E. Morin)
Recent sociological perspectives
Integrated vision (systemic-relational)
Sociological analysis of health and health organization The new health sociology and the Welfare State Impact of e-health on health work
Social Relations and Communication
Communication and Network Society
Focus: E.Goffman microsociology, communication processes, network-society influence in contemporary culture Communication styles
Effective communication techniques, assertive training The working group
Relational circuits, Climate and culture Leadership
Theories of motivation at work (from F.W.Taylor to the theories of the needs of Maslow, Alderfer and McClelland) Career development
Change and conflict
Teaching methods
Face-to-face; Work-group, focus-group
Teaching Resources
The teacher provides reports that exhaustively retrace the topics covered in class. No text is required. For any further information that the student deems appropriate, we recommend:
Bagnasco A., Barbagli M., Cavalli A., 2004 Elementi di sociologia, Il Mulino.
Bagnasco A., Barbagli M., Cavalli A., 2004 Elementi di sociologia, Il Mulino.
General psychology
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Gorini Alessandra
General sociology
SPS/07 - GENERAL SOCIOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Medical history
MED/02 - MEDICAL HISTORY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Porro Alessandro
Professor(s)
Reception:
On appointment
Reception:
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