Medicine and Surgery HT

The course aims to provide clinical psychologist knowledge on the major disorders of various psychic functions, behavioral, cognitive and affective. A foreword on the concept of normality and pathology and an in-depth study of the concept of structure and personality from the perspective of behavior analysis and multidimensional diagnosis is provided. In particular, the various functional and dysfunctional psychophysiological mechanisms underlying many of the human behavioral disorders will be discussed. In particular, the following topics will be explored: 1. The clinical interview; 2. Somatic and dissociative symptom disorders; 3. Behavioral pathological dependency disorders; 4. Personality and its disorders; 5. Ego defense mechanisms. 6. Sexual disorders and paraphilias.

Basic knowledge in general psychology, human anatomy and genetics is required.

Verrocchio, M. C. (2023) Manuale di Psicologia Clinica. Piccin Editore (chapters 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19)

Lectures will be given in presence

Multiple choice questions with one correct alternative and/or open questions. Questions will be offered through online platform. Electronic device is required to take the test.

Lectures