AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the student:

• will be able to distinguish the main psychological perspectives and their historical contribution
• will be able to internalize the key concepts of specific areas in psychology
• will be familiar with the application areas of psychology
• will be acquainted with the methodological foundations of psychological research

TEACHING METHODS

The course is based on frontal lessons, the teacher will provide informative materials to support individual learning.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The course is divided in two main modules:

1. The profile of a psychologist

• Historical facts in psychology
• Main application areas
• Practical examples

2. Basic foundations of general psychology

• Psychological functions (eg. personality, motivation, communication)
• Practical implications (eg. how personality influences the coiche of a partner in love)
• Key concepts

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Atkinson & Hilgard’s (2017, 16th edition) – Introduction to Psychology 

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Lessons will take place in the second semester. In order to receive updates regarding any changes to the timetable and to access course materials, students are required to register for the course on the AulaWeb platform.

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written exam (multiple-choice and open questions test) based on the topics illustrated during the course. 

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Students will be expected to demonstrate i) a comprehensive understanding of the core concepts, theories, and content covered in the course; ii) proficiency in the accurate and appropriate use of discipline-specific terminology; iii) the ability to critically analyze, evaluate, and integrate the concepts and topics addressed throughout the course.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For Students with Disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students with disabilities, Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), or Special Educational Needs (SEN) are reminded that, in order to request examination accommodations, they must first submit their certification to the Settore servizi per l’inclusione degli studenti con disabilità e con DSA. Subsequently, students with a disability or SLD who wish to request examination accommodations must complete the dedicated online form available on the following webpage: Servizi per studentesse e studenti con disabilità o con DSA | UniGe | Università di Genova. Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) are required to send an email to the course instructor, copying both the School Representative for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities and SLD (laura.traverso@unige.it) and the Student Inclusion Office (inclusione.studenti@info.unige.it).

The email must include:

• The course title;
• The date of the examination session;
• The student’s full name and student ID number;
• The compensatory tools and/or accommodations requested and considered necessary.

⚠️ Important: Requests for examination accommodations must be submitted well in advance (at least 7 working days before the examination date). Requests submitted after this deadline may not be accommodated. For further information regarding support services, accommodations, compensatory tools, and specific aids, please consult the document: Guidelines for Requesting Services, Compensatory Tools, Accommodations, and Specific Aids, available at: https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/modulistica