The course will focus on typical development from pre-adolescence to adulthood
The course will focus on the developmental trajectory from pre-adolescence to early adulthood, focusing on internal changes as well as on the role of family, school, and society
The course aims to treat the developmental stage of preadolescence, adolescence and the transition to adulthood focusing on the conflicts, the anxieties and the defenses involved in the psychic development.
Traditional lessons, and classroom presentation and discussion of collaborative/group projects
Cognitive, moral and affective development from preadolescence to early adulthood, separation-individuation processes and identity, family and adolescents, adolescents in school, peer relations, sexuality and intimate relationships in adolescence
Materials and articles available on Aulaweb will constitute compulsory study material for the exam in addition to the following books:
Nicolò, A.M., Ruggiero, I. (2016). La mente adolescente e il corpo ripudiato. Milano: Franco Angeli Editore
Jeammet, P. (2005). Cento domande sull’adolescenza. Bologna, Pendagron.
Pellizzari, G. (2010). La seconda nascita. Fenomenologia dell’adolescenza. Milano :Franco Angeli
Students who will not be able to attend the lessons should also study:
Copley, B. Il mondo dell’adolescenza. Roma: Astrolabio (up to page 136).
Ricevimento: The office hours will take place by appointment . To make an appointment, write to rosso@unige.it
ANNA MARIA ROSSO (President)
PATRIZIA VELOTTI (President)
CECILIA SERENA PACE
MIRELLA ZANOBINI
I semester
ADOLESCENCE PSYCHOLOGY
The exam will consist of 62 multiple choice questions . 0.5 will be assigned to each correct answer , and it will be subtracted 0:10 for each wrong answer
The teacher will assess primarily the understanding of the concepts and the student's ability to reflect upon what he/she had studied
