General psychology
(objectives)
- Knowledge about the psychic functioning in order to develop basic skills for the recognition of the psychological variables that co-determine the educational phenomena. - Knowledge about history, theoretical models and methods of investigation in psychological research; to states and levels of consciousness; to cognitive processes (perception, learning, memory, thought, creativity); to emotional dynamics (emotions, motivations and psychological conflict). - Methodological knowledge concerning the psychological variables involved in the learning-teaching processes and in the various training contexts. - Ability to analyze, design, implement and validate psychological evaluation tools useful in the educational field. - Knowledge related to cognitive, behavioral, social and emotional characteristics in subjects of developmental age and, in particular, in adults. Knowledge and understanding: - to define the historical, epistemological and methodological foundations of general psychology; - to know the different research methods used by general psychology Applying knowledge and understanding: - to analyze the psychological processes in the various learning contexts; - to identify and generalize phenomena and psychological processes. Making judgements: - to analyze a problematic situation from several points of view; - to reconstruct the causes that have determined a certain problematic situation, also attributing to them suitably differentiated relative weights; - to draw conclusions based on a plurality of facts observed or inferred; - linking psychological theories to school and training situations; - to evaluate individual and social behavior. Communication skills: - to know and recognize the motivations of one's own behavior and that of others; - to demonstrate willingness to listen and ability to social interaction; - to explain, prevent and mediate conflicts; - to adopt a positive attitude marked by openness. Learning skills: - to exercise willingness to scientific research; - to be able to detect and measure psychological variables.
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Code
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22910124 |
Language
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ITA |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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9
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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M-PSI/01
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Contact Hours
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54
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Type of Activity
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Basic compulsory activities
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Teacher
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BIASCI VALERIA
(syllabus)
History, theoretical models and methods in psychological research. States and levels of consciousness. The cognitive processes: perception, learning, memory, thought, creativity. The affective dynamics: emotions, motivations and psychological conflict. Elements of methodology of psycho-pedagogical research. A part of the program is dedicated to applications to educational contexts for children.
(reference books)
1) GERRIG R.J., et al. (Eds, 2018), Psicologia generale. Milano-Torino: Pearson Italia (except for chapters: 2, 9, 11, 12, 13 e 14; and except for paragrapfhs 10.1 e 10.2). Or: GERRIG R.J., et al. (Eds, 2012), Psicologia generale. Milano-Torino: Pearson Italia (except for chapters: 3, 5, 10; and except for paragrapfhs 11.1 e 11.2).
2) Biasi V. (2019). Conflitto psichico e Educazione. Fenomenologia e sperimentazione. Milano: LED.
3) Domenici, G., Lucisano, P. & Biasi V. (2017). La ricerca empirica in educazione. Elementi introduttivi. Roma: Armando
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
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