Clinical Psychology

Aims General aims Acquisition of the main psychological or psychopathological development paths connected to sexual be-havior. The lectures and laboratory activities will allow for an integration between theoretical and scien-tific content and application in the clinical and preventive fields. Specific aims Knowledge and understanding At the end of the course the student will have an adequate knowledge of the biological, psychological and social aspects connected to normal and pathological sexual behavior: sexual dysfunctions, sexual identity, problematic sexuality and sexual addiction, risky sexual behaviors, new mating strategies, relationship between personality or-ganization and sexual behavior. Applying knowledge and understanding At the end of the course, the student will be able to orient themselves in the subject having the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practice, i.e., in the clinical, research and preventive fields. Making judgements At the end of the course, the student will acquire the ability to carry out a correct clinical and diagnostic evaluation within the varied spectrum of sexual behavior disorders. A critical assessment capacity will al-so be acquired within the differential diagnosis processes between sexuality disorders and pathologies re-lated to personality organization. Communication skills Acquisition of the right technical and specialist language for communication between colleagues and professionals in the field of physical, mental and sexual health. Acquisition of empathic communication skills aimed at the rela-tionship with the patient in the clinical setting, or with users who are recipients of prevention campaigns. Learning skills The course will provide specific skills and terminologies that are useful at a clinical and research level. Further-more, the bases and the tools for future personal study and continuous and self-appointed updating are laid. Prerequisites: Notions of general psychology, clinical psychology, dynamic psychology, psychopathology and psychometrics.