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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