DYNAMIC PSYCHOLOGY

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in Professional education
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2022/2023
Year: 
2
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2023/2024
Course type: 
Compulsory subjects, characteristic of the class
Credits: 
1
Period: 
First Semester
Standard lectures hours: 
12
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (12 hours)
Requirements: 

None

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

Psychology of evolutionary age. Neuroanatomic and neurophysiological bases of development.
Paradigms in Development Psychology. Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic theories.
The Attachment Theory.

1. General Concepts:
- Psychology of evolutionary age: evolutionary stages;
- Neuroanatomic and neurophysiological bases of development.
2. The main theories in Development Psychology:
Behavioral theories and paradigms of learning:
- Conditioned Reflexes Theory
- Behaviourism: Watson, Skinner
Cognitive development: J. Piaget
The development of moral judgment: Kohlberg
3. Psychoanalysis and psychodynamic theories: S. Freud, A. Freud, M. Klein
Genetic Psychoanalysis: R. A. Spitz, M. Mahler
The “Group C” of London Psychoanalysis: Winnicott.
J. Bowlby: The Attachment Theory.
4. The theory of development tasks (Havighurst).
5. Brenfenbrenner: Ecological systems theory

Frontal and interactive lessons.
by slides to facilitate synthesis and attention. During classroom discussions, students are encouraged to interact with teacher with questions and curiosities.

Teacher avaible by appointment

Professors