CODE 56054 ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017 CREDITS 2 cfu anno 1 PSICOLOGIA 8753 (LM-51) - LANGUAGE Italiano TEACHING LOCATION SEMESTER 1° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The course aims to provide basic knowledge on the use of projective methods in clinical psychology. In particular, it will focus on the use of the Rorschach test according to the Exner's Comprehensive System. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES To achieve practical technical skills related to the fields of psychology. LEARNING OUTCOMES (FURTHER INFO) This course provides useful knowledge to understand when it is useful to administer psychological tests and which psychological tests to administer, depending on the diagnostic questions. In particular, it will be discussed the use of the Rorschach test, providing the student with the basic skills to understand coding and interpretation. TEACHING METHODS Traditional lessons, administration praticum, classroom presentation and discussion of clinical material. SYLLABUS/CONTENT The utility of psychological testing in different contexts , with particular reference to clinical psychology and forensic psychology The use and abuse of psychological tests The potential and the limits of psychological tests The psychodiagnostic setting : referral, administration and feedback The Rorschach test according to the Exner Comprehensive System : from the projective test to the performance-based test Administration guidelines Elements of coding of the responses to the Rorschach test The psychological processes underlying the Rorschach variables The cognitive functioning, the affect and the self and interpersonal perception assessment The use of the Rorschach test in psychopathology: clinical examples RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Rosso, A. M. Manuale per l’uso del test di Rorschach in psicopatologia. Piccin Editore, Padova, 2008 (capp. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, and 8). TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD ANNA MARIA ROSSO Ricevimento: The office hours will take place by appointment . To make an appointment, write to rosso@unige.it Exam Board ANNA MARIA ROSSO (President) MIRELLA ZANOBINI LESSONS LESSONS START Three courses will be activated during the academic year. The times will be announced edited by the Laboratories Office. Class schedule PROJECTIVE METHODS EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The examination will be written ASSESSMENT METHODS The exam will consist of 30 multiple choice questions. It will be awarded 1 point for each correct answer and will not be deducted any points for wrong answers . To pass the exam will be sufficient to correctly answer at least 18 questions. The teacher will assess the understanding of the concepts and the ability of the student to apply them to the professional practice.
