Psycology and Health

1.GENERAL OBJECTIVES Students will acquire a basic knowledge of the main theoretical perspectives, the main issues and methodologies in the study of Psychology of Emotions, Motivation and Personality. During taught classes students will acquire theoretical knowledge and will develop critical reasoning about different psychological theories. Practical activities will contribute to a) develop students’ knowledge of some instruments for the evaluation of emotional, motivational and personality functioning; b) promote students’ application of theoretical knowledge to an holistic comprehension of individual functioning. 2.SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES Knowledge and understanding Students have a proven critical knowledge and understanding of the main theories and methods of investigation of emotions, personality and motivation. They also are able to frame this knowledge within the current scientific perspectives. Finally, they must use effectively and critically the scientific papers published on international journals. Applying knowledge and understanding. Students are able to apply their knowledge, both theoretical and methodological, for building up and elaborating on scientific arguments, and for devise plausible solutions to applied issues through appropriate techniques and methods. Student are able to compare critically different theoretical perspectives and to connect assessment instruments to their theoretical basis in the study of emotions, personality and motivation. Making judgements The students are able to collect and interpret relevant information on personality, motivation, and emotions with the aim to form evaluations and scientific hypotheses, also taking into considerations their social, and ethical implications. Communication skills The students are able to communicate basic information, ideas, as well as their personal critical opinions to an audience . Learning skills The students are able to apply their theoretical and methodological competence on the topics addressed during the course to further levels of study requiring a high level of autonomy.