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.
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.
At the end of the lectures the student will be able:
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.
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.
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.
Accessory readings
Papers and other books’ chapters could be indicated during the lessons
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
GUIDO FRANCO AMORETTI (President)
FABRIZIO BRACCO
DAVID GIOFRE' (Substitute)
LUCA ONNIS (Substitute)
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
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES AND INTERVENTION IN THE PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING
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.
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. .
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.
