THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING

Course objectives

General objectives: the course aims to acquire the knowledge indicated in the program and to develop theoretical, methodological, and research skills in the field of emotion psychology, emotional regulation and dysregulation, and health psychology. Specific objectives: 1. make the student capable of connecting the topics covered during the course logically and coherently. 2. develop the ability to analyze the issues covered critically. 3. acquisition of an appropriate language. 4. develop clinical, methodological and research skills in the field of psychology of emotions, health psychology, and health promotion (e.g., evaluation of risk factors and resources, the role of emotions and emotional regulation in the psychological well-being and psychopathological diseases, health promotion interventions, planning of basic research and intervention research, etc.). Knowledge and understanding: of the main theoretical models, constructs and instruments, and methods of the psychology of emotions and health psychology. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: To theoretical constructs, to the individual, group, organizational problems, etc. Judgment autonomy: ability to evaluate theoretical models, clinical and methodological methods critically. Communication skills: ability to use a suitable lexicon, knowing how to communicate in a logical and coherent way Learning ability: knowledge, theoretical models, clinical and methodological instruments and methods, knowing how to connect knowledge critically.

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MARIA CASAGRANDE Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
The course will cover the main theoretical models in health psychophysiology and health promotion. It will focus on the biopsychosocial model, neural correlates, psychological and neuropsychological models of emotions and emotional (dys)regulation, main constructs and theoretical models in health psychophysiology, and the psychophysiological model of stress. Additionally, the course aims to provide practical techniques for health promotion. Some lectures will aim to develop the skills necessary for critical reading of international scientific articles and reporting of scientific data using PowerPoint presentations.
Prerequisites
For an adequate understanding of the program, the following represent prerequisites:1) General knowledge of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, with special reference to: a) neurons b) synapses c) general structure of the Central Nervous System d) general structure of the Autonomic Nervous System 2) Basic knowledge of general Psychology, with special reference to: a) Personality theories b) Individual differences c) Test theories and techniques
Books
Pio Enrico Ricci Bitti, Paola Gremigni (a cura di) “Psicologia della salute”; Carrocci Editore, 2022 Joseph Ledoux “Anxious: Using the Brain to Understand and Treat Fear and Anxiety” (English Edition)
Frequency
Attendance is not mandatory but recommended.
Exam mode
The evaluation comprises an oral examination to assess the candidate's knowledge of textbooks, acquired skills, and ability to design health psychology interventions. In evaluating the exam, the final grade is determined based on the following elements: 1) Knowledge acquired from textbooks, scientific articles, and insights gained during lessons; 2) The student's ability to logically and coherently connect the topics covered in the course; 3) The ability to critically analyze the covered topics. 4) Use of an appropriate language; 5) The correctness of the procedure identified for the solution of problems posed by the teacher (for example, assessment of risk factors and resources, health promotion interventions, planning of intervention research, etc.); 6) the adequacy of the proposed solution in relation to the knowledge and skills that the student assumes has acquired at the end of the course. To pass the exam the student must achieve a grade of not less than 18/30. The student must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the course topics and basic skills, as well as an appropriate vocabulary. To achieve a score of 30/30 cum laude, the student must demonstrate excellent knowledge of all course topics, linking them logically and consistently, and achieving the required skills, including good critical skills and the use of appropriate vocabulary.
Lesson mode
Lectures and exercises in the classroom.
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseClinical Psychology
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year2nd year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDM-PSI/01
  • CFU3