THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING

Course objectives

Understanding of the concept of mental disorder in medicine and in clinical psychology. The concept of Normality. The psychological evaluation of mental disorders. Knowing how to evaluate mental disorders in a psychological perspective. Understanding of the person in times of crisis within the life cycle. The development of personality and the personological disharmonies. Methods in clinical psychology.

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
The course aims to provide clinical psychologist knowledge on the major disorders of various psychic functions, behavioral, cognitive and affective. A foreword on the concept of normality and pathology and an in-depth study of the concept of structure and personality from the perspective of behavior analysis and multidimensional diagnosis is provided. In particular, the various functional and dysfunctional psychophysiological mechanisms underlying many of the human behavioral disorders will be discussed. In particular, the following topics will be explored: 1. The clinical interview; 2. Somatic and dissociative symptom disorders; 3. Behavioral pathological dependency disorders; 4. Personality and its disorders; 5. Ego defense mechanisms. 6. Sexual disorders and paraphilias.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in general psychology, human anatomy and genetics is required.
Books
Verrocchio, M. C. (2023) Manuale di Psicologia Clinica. Piccin Editore (chapters 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19)
Frequency
Lectures will be given in presence
Exam mode
Multiple choice questions with one correct alternative and/or open questions. Questions will be offered through online platform. Electronic device is required to take the test.
Lesson mode
Lectures
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseMedicine and Surgery
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year5th year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDM-PSI/08
  • CFU1