"G. d'Annunzio"
None.
To provide psychological knowledge and basic skills aimed at the training for management and self-care of patients and their relatives. In particular, the course is intended to explain knowledge (in terms of theory and clinical practice) and skills (application of theoretical knowledge to clinical reality) whose acquisition will be checked at exams.
Professional psychology. Definition of and fields of intervention of psychology. Introduction to general psychology. Needs, frustration and defense mechanisms. Cognitive processes. Methods of psychological interventions.
The course of General Psychology aims at providing theoretical knowledge and basic methods of normal and pathological functioning of behavior. It is of great relevance for health care providers who are in regular relationships with human suffering. THEMES: PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY • Why knowledge and skills in psychology are necessary • Why general psychology in a doctoral course of physiotherapy • Psychological skills of the physiotherapist • Psychological notions of the physiotherapist. DEFINITION OF AND FIELDS OF INTERVENTION IN PSYCHOLOGY • Definition of psychology • Fields of intervention INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY • Psychic life: cognitive and emotional aspects • Personality: definition and structures • Temperament and character NEEDS, FRUSTRATION AND DEFENSE MECHANISMS • Needs and motivations • Frustration • Reactions to frustration COGNITIVE PROCESSES • Perception • Learning • Memory • Thinking INTERVENTION METHODS • Psychotherapies • Main models of interventions
Renzo Canestrari. Psicologia generale e dello sviluppo, Vol.I, , CLUEB Bologna, 1986.
Lectures and case clinical discussion, role playing.
Written exam (15 questions with multiple-choice answers).
For explanations and clarifications, the teacher is available after email scheduling.
