Enrollment year
2022/2023
Academic discipline
M-PSI/08 (CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY)
Department
DEPARTMENT OF BRAIN AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Curriculum
PERCORSO COMUNE
Period
2nd semester (27/02/2023 - 09/06/2023)
Lesson hours
36 lesson hours
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of the English language
Learning outcomes
The course aims to deepen the technical and practical knowledge on models and processes of functional assessment, using standardised psychodiagnostic procedures and measurements in specific skill areas, with both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Particular attention will be paid to situations following trauma, surgery, and chronic and degenerative diseases.
Course contents
Qualitative and quantitative assessment and instruments
The first psychological interview as a tool for psychodiagnostic assessment.
Principles of psychological testing
Criteria of validity and reliability of a test
Definition and assessment of medication adherence.
Assessment of anxiety and depression.
Personality assessment.
The CBA 2.0 battery.
The Minnesota Multiphasic Inventory (MMPI).
The assessment of the patient's resources.
Healthcare professionals' assessment.
Generic and specific assessment tools in health psychology.
Teaching methods
Frontal lectures and practical exercises according to the number of students attending the course.
Reccomended or required readings
Picone L, Pezzuti L, Ribaudo f. (2013). Theories and techniques of tests - use and interpretation. Rome: Carocci publisher. Chapters 1-2-6-7-8; summaries of Chapters 9-10-11-12
Other materials (scientific article written in English) will be provided by the teacher during the lessons.
Assessment methods
Oral exam.
No differences between students attending or not attending the lessons in presence.
Sustainable development goals - Agenda 2030
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