CODE 84189 ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/2021 CREDITS 8 cfu anno 2 PSICOLOGIA 8753 (LM-51) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR M-PSI/01 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW This is the only class on ageing psychology of Master degree course in psychology. For this reason lectures will be focused both on theoretical and practical aspects concerning ageing, diagnostic approach, clinical assessment and intervention programs. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES After a review on problems linked to ageing, the class aim is to describe principal diagnostic techniques to identify cognitive neurodegenerative pathology and psychological impairment like depression. Furthermore will be considered intervention programs to prevent/rehabilitate/preserve both cognitive and psychosocial functioning and maintain elderly self-sufficiency. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of the lectures the student will be able: to know the main psychological schools and place them along the timeline with particular attention to historical, economic and social context in which were calling themselves to possess the basic knowledge of the main areas of interest in the modern scientific psychology to recognise the areas of application of psychological theories to use the acquired knowledge to make more effective its professional action in the field of education PREREQUISITES To tackle the course you must have the fundamentals of general psychology, the basics of developmental psychology with particular reference to the concept of development during the life span, and elements of psychometrics for the construction, validation and use of psychometric tests. TEACHING METHODS Frequency of at least 65% of lessons. [in case it is not possible, for health reasons, to take the lessons in presence, they will be delivered remotely in streaming mode]. Students with DSA certification, disability or other special educational needs are advised to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and examination methods which, in accordance with the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning methods and provide suitable compensatory tools. SYLLABUS/CONTENT From one side the class will examine ageing processes and their effects on principal psychological functions on the other side it will describe main steps of diagnostic process in ageing psychology as well as the most employed diagnostic test in geropsychology. Attention will be focused to age related changes on cognitive functions as well as to depression and techniques/programs of ageing processes prevention so that people’s self-sufficiency period might be prolonged. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY De Beni R., Borella E. (a cura di), Psicologia dell’invecchiamento e della longevità, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2015 Bianchi A. (a cura di), L’esame neuropsicologico dell’adulto. Applicazioni cliniche e forensi, Giunti O.S., Firenze, 2013 [Cap. VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI] Di Nuovo S., Vianello R. (a cura di), Deterioramento cognitivo: forme, diagnosi e intervento. Una prospettiva Life-Span, Franco Angeli, Milano, 2013 [Cap. 4, 5, 10, 11, 12] Accessory readings Papers and other books’ chapters could be indicated during the lessons TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD GUIDO FRANCO AMORETTI Ricevimento: Prof. Guido F. Amoretti Until February 16th 2021: Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Room 2A9 - Main Building (Corpo A) 2nd floor - Corso A. Podestà 2 - Genova From February 23rd 2021 to May 12th 2021: Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Room 2A9 - Main Building (Corpo A) 2nd floor - Corso A. Podestà 2 - Genova Since May 19th 2021: Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Room 2A9 - Main Building (Corpo A) 2nd floor - Corso A. Podestà 2 - Genova Only for Psychology of tourism: From March 8th, 2021 to May 11th, 2021: Monday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - University Centre Imperia Since May 18th 2021: Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Room 2A9 - Main Building (Corpo A) 2nd floor - Corso A. Podestà 2 - Genova Only for Tourist Psychology: From March 10, 2021 to April 21, 2021: Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - University Campus Savona Since April 27th 2021: Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Room 2A9 - Main Building (Corpo A) 2nd floor - Corso A. Podestà 2 - Genova For any question concerning lectures: guido.amoretti@unige.it IN AUGUST OFFICE HOURS FOR STUDENT ARE SUSPENDED Exam Board GUIDO FRANCO AMORETTI (President) FABRIZIO BRACCO DAVID GIOFRE' (Substitute) LUCA ONNIS (Substitute) LESSONS LESSONS START February 23rd 2021 To be informed about changes in office hours for student, to download teaching materials and to sign up at assessment reserved to persons who have attended the lectures you must register yourself in Aula Web Class schedule DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES AND INTERVENTION IN THE PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION For those who attend (at least 65% of the lesson hours): written test (multiple-choice test on the computer in AulaWeb environment) at the end of the course which focuses on texts 1 and 2 and on what was said in class and not covered by the texts. Those who pass the test can take a decision test based on the simulation of a diagnostic process. The average of the marks obtained in the two written tests represents the final grade. The "reduced" programme is valid only for end-of-course tests and summer appeals. As of the September appeal, the distinction between frequent and non-attendants is no longer valid. For those who do not attend: written test (multiple choice test on the computer in AulaWeb environment) that focuses on texts 1, 2 and 3. Those who pass the test can take a decision test based on the simulation of a diagnostic process. The average of the marks obtained in the two written tests represents the final grade. In both cases, oral supplements are allowed. ASSESSMENT METHODS Evaluation of knowledge of the main theories on ageing, the process of diagnosis, the mode of administration and the areas of use of some of the more widespread diagnostic tests , and of the possible intervention programs to maintain cognitive and social functions and prolong people self-sufficiency. . Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 12/01/2021 12:00 GENOVA Scritto 26/01/2021 12:00 GENOVA Scritto 09/02/2021 12:00 GENOVA Scritto 08/06/2021 12:00 GENOVA Scritto 22/06/2021 12:00 GENOVA Scritto 06/07/2021 12:00 GENOVA Scritto 20/07/2021 12:00 GENOVA Scritto 07/09/2021 12:00 GENOVA Scritto FURTHER INFORMATION It's compulsory to register him/herself for the examination through the student portal. Unless otherwise noted, the exams will take place at the premises of the computer and language, floor 1, body A. NOTE: It's permitted to take the examination for a maximum of 4 times over the verification of the end of the course. The failure to pass the examination on the third and on the fourth attempt involves the recording of the negative outcome and, consequently, the inability to take the exam in a.y. 2020-21. The student who runs into this case may take the exam again in a.y. 2021-22.