Learning objectives
This course provides basic knowledge and cultural elements related to the basic elements of clinical psychology.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Elementary concepts for a clinical interview: assessment.
Psychodiagnostic examination.
Anxiety disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders.
Mental illness, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
Sleep disorders.
Some signs of psychotherapy and some useful techniques: Jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation, assertiveness, and assertiveness training.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Sanavio E., Cornoldi C. Psicologia Clinica. Il Mulino, 2010.
Sturmey P. Analisi funzionale in psicologia clinica. McGraw-Hill, 2001.
Casey P., Kelly B. Fish - Psicopatologia Clinica. Segni e sintomi in psichiatria.
Optionals reading:
Anchisi R. (1995) Non solo comunicare. Libreria Cortina.
Casagrande M., DE Gennaro L. Psicofisiologia del sonno. Metodi e tecniche di ricerca. Raffaello Cortina Editore, 1998.
Blundo C. Neuroscienze cliniche del comportamento. Basi neurobiologiche e neuropsicologiche - Psicopatologia funzionale e neuropsichiatria. Elsevier, 2011.
Teaching methods
Lectures.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination
Other information
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