Clinical and Developmenalt Psychology

A.Y. 2025/2026
5
Max ECTS
50
Overall hours
SSD
M-PSI/04 M-PSI/08
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
Learning objective of the course is to develop knowledge about life-long development processes and the subjective implications that all educational, supportive and care relationships can activate
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student must:
· have acquired knowledge of individuals life-long development processes
· being able to recognize the personal implications that that all educational, supportive and care relationships can activate
· know how to orientate oneself in assuming their educational role to support individuals skills
· have acquired a perspective on subject and life context interaction centered
· know the theoretical and methodological bases related to the management of professional interviews
Single course

This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.

Course syllabus and organization

Sezione: Bosisio Parini

Responsible
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor: Colombo Paola
Developmental and educational psychology
M-PSI/04 - DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor: Montirosso Rosario

Sezione: Don Gnocchi

Prerequisites for admission
Prerequisites are not required
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written test
The written test will consist of 31 multiple-choice questions. One point will be awarded for each correct answer, without penalty in case of wrong answers.
Estimated time for the test: 30 minutes
Oral examination The individual oral exam will be optional and can lead to an improvement or to a worsening of the grade obtained at the written test. It will evaluate the knowledge related to the specific disciplinary field, the ability to make connections and the clarity of the exposition.
Developmental and educational psychology
Course syllabus
We will analyze how the main classical approaches and theories of psychological development have answered the central questions of developmental psychology. The changes that occur in the behavior and psychological functioning of the child, from conception to adolescence, will be illustrated. In particular:
· Definition of development
· Central questions of Developmental Psychology
· Theories and methods of developmental psychology (Behaviorism, Constructivism, Cognitivism)
· Motor development
· Cognitive development
· Language and communication development
· Emotional and affective development
· Social and moral development
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons
Video viewing/scientific paper reading
Project-work/cooperative learning
Teaching Resources
- Berti, A.E., Bombi, A.S. (2013). Corso di Psicologia dello sviluppo. Dalla nascita all'adolescenza. Ed Il Mulino (1° o 2°edizione)
- Slide delle lezioni
Clinical psychology
Course syllabus
· Definition of Clinical Psychology and Basic Concepts
· Theoretical Contributions in Developmental Psychopathology (Sigmund Freud, Anna Freud, Melanie Klein, René Spitz, Erik Erikson, Donald Winnicott)
· The Biopsychosocial Model: Protective Factors and Risk Factors
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons
Video viewing/scientific paper reading
Project-work/cooperative learning
Teaching Resources
Bressi C, Invernizzi G. Psichiatria e Psicologia Clinica 5e- McGrawHillEducation
Clinical psychology
M-PSI/08 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor: Rossetto Federica
Developmental and educational psychology
M-PSI/04 - DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor: Rossetto Federica