General Psychology

A.Y. 2025/2026
7
Max ECTS
42
Overall hours
SSD
M-PSI/01
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the basic notions of general psychology, introduce the neurocognitive approach to the study of the mind, as well as their applications in specific areas, with an interdisciplinary approach to neuroscience, social sciences and philosophical research, also for valid for training and updating teaching activities.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: - To know the fundamental elements of psychological concepts and their historical evolution; - To develop knowledge and skills about research methodologies in psychology and how to use them in the field of cognitive studies; - To understand how the study of human mind evolved from an interdisciplinary point of view and develop critical awareness about the use of the concepts and methods of psychology for the understanding of human deeds and the relative ability to produce artifacts, texts and social networks. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: - To use the knowledge of psychology to the treatment of scientific and philosophical problems; - To interpret the theoretical models and the empirical studies in the psychological field, putting them in relationship with their contexts; - To deal with concepts of different interdisciplinary nature; - To exploit the cognitive psychology and the research methods to support the processes of learning, teaching, understanding of texts, and the cognitive and emotional processes underlying social dynamics.
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

Single session

Course syllabus
Within a general historical framework regarding the evolution of cognitive psychology, the main basic cognitive processes will be introduced. In particular, the topics of memory, attention, and perception will be explored in depth, alongside the study of emotional correlates and human experience, also from a neuropsychological perspective. The concept of the mind and its study from an interdisciplinary perspective will be thoroughly examined.
Through a bottom-up approach, the methodology of psychological research will be introduced.
The main psychological methods and tools used in educational and teaching contexts will then be presented, with particular reference to cognitive and learning styles, the use of concept maps, and strategies applicable in cases of learning difficulties. Significant attention will also be devoted to the study of creativity and its didactic applications.
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Theoretical and practical lessons, class discussions, analysis of research works.
Teaching Resources
Psicologia Generale III edizione di Gerrig, Zimbardo, Anolli Baldi. Ed Pearson (capp. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10)
Un libro a scelta tra:
"Psicologia a scuola: un percorso pratico-teorico" a cura di Lucchiari C. (Seconda edizione), Ed. Libreriauniversitaria
"A Scuola di Creatività" a cura di Lucchiari C. e Vanutelli M.E., Ed. Libreriauniversitaria".
Sulla piattaforma Ariel saranno riportate eventuali ulteriori letture e saranno caricati i materiali didattici.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written exam with multiple choice questions
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 7
Lessons: 42 hours
Professor: Lucchiari Claudio
Professor(s)
Reception:
Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm in the office or via Teams. For information and reservations contact the lecturer via email or Teams
Via Festa del Perdono, 7, Department of Philosophy, second floor/attic o in Teams