2022/2023

2024/2025

DM270

M-PSI/08 (CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY)

DEPARTMENT OF BRAIN AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES

PERCORSO COMUNE

3°

1st semester (23/09/2024 - 10/01/2025)

9

54 lesson hours

Italian

WRITTEN TEST

MANZONI GIAN MAURO (titolare) - 9 ECTS

The understanding of the course contents requires students to already possess knowledge related to dynamic psychology, the psychological, emotional and relational functioning of individuals, and psychological assessment.

Learning objectives
The course aims to provide knowledge, skills and guidance in the field of clinical psychology, with particular reference to psychopathology, clinical assessment, clinical interventions, and research methodology in clinical psychology.

Expected learning outcomes.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
a) understand the current models for the description and interpretation of mental disorders;
b) know the main methods and tools for the clinical assessment of individuals;
c) understand the main psychological theories and techniques of clinical interventions;
e) know the experimental and non-experimental designs for research in clinical psychology;
f) thoughtfully choose and administer some of the main tools for assessing and measuring personality and psychopathology;
g) analyze, interpret, and report the collected data;
h) plan supportive interventions for individuals;
i) design empirical research aimed at understanding psychopathological phenomena and evaluating outcomes of clinical interventions.

Definition and History of Clinical Psychology
- History of Clinical Psychology
- Definition of Clinical Psychology
- Definition of Mental Disorder

Psychopathology
- The Nosographic-Descriptive Approach
- The DSM
- The Interpretative-Explanatory Approach
- The PDM
- Paradigms of Psychopathology
- The Genetic Paradigm
- The Neuroscientific Paradigm
- The Cognitive-Behavioral Paradigm
- Emotions, Socio-Cultural Factors, and Interpersonal Factors
- The Integrated Diathesis-Stress Paradigm
- Adult Mental Disorders

The Psychodiagnostic Process
- Request for Psychological Help
- Analysis of the Request
- The Clinical talk
- The Clinical interview
- Psychological Tests in Clinical Psychology
- Test-Based Diagnosis
- Assessment of Intellectual Efficiency
- Assessment of Personality and Mental Disorders
- Projective Techniques
- The Rorschach Test
- The Blacky Pictures
-The Thematic Apperception Test
- Hetero-Administered Scales
- The CBA 2.0

Psychological Counseling
- The Helping Relationship
- Counseling

Psychological Models and Methods of Clinical Intervention
- Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Behaviorism and Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitivism and Cognitive Therapy
- Family Therapy Theories and Practices
- The Group in Psychotherapy
- Humanistic Psychotherapies
- Gestalt Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Bioenergetic Therapy
- Comparative Psychotherapies
- EMDR
- Mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Expressive Writing
- Art Therapies
- Photo Therapies
- Computer and Virtual Reality
- Internet and Remote Intervention

Research Methodology in Clinical Psychology
- Experimental Designs
- Non-Experimental Designs
- Outcome Evaluation

The slides used for classroom teaching are available and downloadable from the KIRO online platform. Students will also find the materials for exercises on the KIRO platform.

The course contents will be addressed considering the ethical and deontological principles governing psychological activities in the clinical field. These will be described in detail by the instructor both in general terms and with examples and practical exercises (e.g., writing informed consent).

The program does NOT differentiate between attending and non-attending students. However, due to the breadth of contents and classroom works, attendance is highly recommended.

The course is conducted through in-person lectures.
For each CFU (25 hours), the following are scheduled:
- 4 hours of delivered teaching - DE (content presentation through slides, scientific papers, and videos)
- 2 hours of interactive teaching - DI (guided exercises, small group work, simulations, critical discussion in small groups on topics provided by the instructor)
- 19 hours of self-study on the bibliography texts, provided slides, and indicated scientific articles.

Meetings with the tutor for monitoring and self-evaluation of the knowledge acquired are scheduled

To facilitate inclusive teaching, the instructor offers up to two hours per week for office hours, by appointment.

Mandatory for everybody

F. Del Corno, M. Lang, Elementi di psicologia clinica, Franco Angeli, Milano, 2013.

A book to choose among the following:

- F. Del Corno, M. Lang, F. Menozzi, Modelli di colloquio in psicologia clinica, Franco Angeli, 2018.

- F. Del Corno, G. Lo Coco, Disegni di ricerca in psicologia clinica. Metodi quantitativi, qualitativi e misti, Franco Angeli, 2018.

J.M. Reisman, Storia della Psicologia clinica, Cortina, Milano, 1999.

The exam can be taken by the student in two alternative ways:
- Written exam, consisting of 22 multiple-choice questions (1 point for each correct answer) and 3 open-ended questions, one of which is on the book of choice, evaluated based on comprehensiveness, relevance, and clarity of exposition for up to 9 points (cut-off for passing = 18 points), with the possibility of requesting an additional oral exam (upon request within 2 days of the publication of the written exam results by emailing the instructor);
- Oral exam (upon request 3 days before the exam by emailing the instructor), consisting of 4 questions, the first of which is on a topic of the student's choice and the last on the book of choice.

For the academic year 2024/2025, the exam, whether oral or written, covers the content of the slides uploaded on the KIRO portal, the mandatory text, and the chosen text.

It is not advisable to refuse the obtained grade more than once. The student is required to accept the grade achieved in the last exam session taken.

TUTORSHIP for learning support
Name of the tutor currently being updated and available on the KIRO portal
The tutor can be contacted for information and insights on the course topics.
In-depth moments will also be organized, led by the exam preparation tutor

The course contributes to goals n, 3, 4 and 5 on quality in education, that is in ensuring that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.
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