Clinical Psychology a.y. 2025-2026 – Corso di laurea magistrale in Scienze pedagogiche

Teacher: Prof. Mariagrazia Di Giuseppe

E-mail: mariagrazia.digiuseppe@gmail.com

CFU: 6
Course code: 804001005
SSD: PSIC-04/B
Master’s Degree: Scienze pedagogiche
Language: Italian

Course delivery modalities: on-line learning
Period:
Attendance: Optional
Assessment method: Written exam

Pre-requisites:
Knowledge of Italian language (B2); Basic knowledge in psychology.

Program:
Corse contents: The healthy and pathological personality Personality assessment in the DSM and in the PDM diagnostic manuals Cluster A personality disorders Cluster B personality disorders Cluster C personality disorders The Clinical Diagnostic Interview The assessment of personality with the SWAP-200

Text books:
The texts adopted in the course refer to a manual of clinical psychology and several scientific articles for in-depth analysis of the contents proposed by the teacher and published on the team channel of the course. Lingiardi V. (2024) La personalità e i suoi disturbi. Valutazione clinica e diagnosi al servizio del trattamento. Raffaello Cortina Ed.: Milano

Bibliography:
Lingiardi V. (2024) La personalità e i suoi disturbi. Valutazione clinica e diagnosi al servizio del trattamento. Raffaello Cortina Ed.: Milano

Educational goals and expected learning outcomes:
LEARNING OUTCOMES: The aim of the course is to provide knowledge and theoretical and methodological skills for an in-depth analysis of personality disorders and the relationship with possible comorbidities with further psychopathological conditions. The specific objectives will be: the definition of the healthy and pathological personality, the differentiation of the various personality traits, the analysis of the diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of personality disorder, the clinical diagnostic interview and the empirical assessment of clinical cases through the use of the SWAP-200 . KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Students will acquire an in-depth understanding of the diagnostic models in the field of personality psychopathology and of the treatment possibilities of personality disorders. Furthermore, students will acquire adequate knowledge for the correct assessment of personality through the use of diagnostic tools based on clinical observation such as the SWAP-200. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Students will be required to have an adequate understanding and critical re-elaboration of the contents transmitted through the lectures. These skills must be supported by the study of exam texts and other materials that will be provided by the teacher. MAKING JUDGEMENTS: Students will have to demonstrate the ability to synthesize and critically analyze contents and to be able to create links between theoretical models and clinical applications in the psychopathological field. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Students will have to acquire the ability to comprehensively communicate knowledge relating to issues of significant clinical interest, demonstrating skills in the use of the specialized language of the discipline. LEARNING SKILLS: The course aims to provide the theoretical and technical knowledge inherent in clinical psychology necessary for the evaluation of conditions of significant interest in the clinical-therapeutic field.

Educational goals and expected learning outcomes:

LEARNING OUTCOMES: The aim of the course is to provide knowledge and theoretical and methodological skills for an in-depth analysis of personality disorders and the relationship with possible comorbidities with further psychopathological conditions. The specific objectives will be: the definition of the healthy and pathological personality, the differentiation of the various personality traits, the analysis of the diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of personality disorder, the clinical diagnostic interview and the empirical assessment of clinical cases through the use of the SWAP-200 .
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Students will acquire an in-depth understanding of the diagnostic models in the field of personality psychopathology and of the treatment possibilities of personality disorders. Furthermore, students will acquire adequate knowledge for the correct assessment of personality through the use of diagnostic tools based on clinical observation such as the SWAP-200.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Students will be required to have an adequate understanding and critical re-elaboration of the contents transmitted through the lectures. These skills must be supported by the study of exam texts and other materials that will be provided by the teacher.
MAKING JUDGEMENTS: Students will have to demonstrate the ability to synthesize and critically analyze contents and to be able to create links between theoretical models and clinical applications in the psychopathological field.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Students will have to acquire the ability to comprehensively communicate knowledge relating to issues of significant clinical interest, demonstrating skills in the use of the specialized language of the discipline.
LEARNING SKILLS: The course aims to provide the theoretical and technical knowledge inherent in clinical psychology necessary for the evaluation of conditions of significant interest in the clinical-therapeutic field.

Methods and criteria for verifying the learning:
The final evaluation will evaluate knowledge and learning skills, understanding, and independent judgment through a written test with three open questions on the program of the course. The exam assesses the student’s overall preparation, the ability to combine knowledge about each part of the syllabus, the coherence of argumentation, the analytical ability, and the autonomy of judgment. In addition, the student’s command of language and clarity of presentation are also assessed, in adherence with the Dublin descriptors (1. knowledge and understanding; 2. applying knowledge and experience; 3. making judgments; 4. learning skills; 5: communication skills). The final grade will be based 70% on the student’s depth of knowledge and 30% on the student’s ability for expression (written and oral) and independent critical thinking. The exam will be evaluated according to the following criteria: – Failed: significant deficiencies and inaccuracies in the knowledge and the understanding of the subject matter; poor analytical and synthesizing skills, recurrent generalizations, limited critical and judgmental skills; the arguments are exposed inconsistently and with inappropriate language. – 18-20: Knowledge and understanding of topics barely adequate, with occasional generalizations and imperfections possible; sufficient capacity for analysis synthesis and autonomy of judgment, the arguments are frequently exposed in an incoherent manner and with inappropriate/non technical language. – 21-23: Fair knowledge and understanding of the subject; proper analysis and synthesis skills with coherent, logical argumentation, but with language that is often inappropriate/non technical. – 24-26: Moderate knowledge and understanding of the subjects; good analytical and synthesis skills with arguments expressed rigorously but with language that is not always appropriate/technical. – 27-29: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the subjects; remarkable analytical and synthesis skills. Good autonomy of judgment. Topics expounded rigorously and with appropriate/technical language. 30-30L: Excellent level of in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subjects. Excellent skills in analysis, synthesis, and independent judgment. Arguments are expressed in an original way and with appropriate technical language.

Methods and criteria for verifying the learning:

The final evaluation will evaluate knowledge and learning skills, understanding, and independent judgment through a written test with three open questions on the program of the course.
The exam assesses the student’s overall preparation, the ability to combine knowledge about each part of the syllabus, the coherence of argumentation, the analytical ability, and the autonomy of judgment. In addition, the student’s command of language and clarity of presentation are also assessed, in adherence with the Dublin descriptors (1. knowledge and understanding; 2. applying knowledge and experience; 3. making judgments; 4. learning skills; 5: communication skills).
The final grade will be based 70% on the student’s depth of knowledge and 30% on the student’s ability for expression (written and oral) and independent critical thinking.
The exam will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
– Failed: significant deficiencies and inaccuracies in the knowledge and the understanding of the subject matter; poor analytical and synthesizing skills, recurrent generalizations, limited critical and judgmental skills; the arguments are exposed inconsistently and with inappropriate language.
– 18-20: Knowledge and understanding of topics barely adequate, with occasional generalizations and imperfections possible; sufficient capacity for analysis synthesis and autonomy of judgment, the arguments are frequently exposed in an incoherent manner and with inappropriate/non technical language.
– 21-23: Fair knowledge and understanding of the subject; proper analysis and synthesis skills with coherent, logical argumentation, but with language that is often inappropriate/non technical.
– 24-26: Moderate knowledge and understanding of the subjects; good analytical and synthesis skills with arguments expressed rigorously but with language that is not always appropriate/technical.
– 27-29: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the subjects; remarkable analytical and synthesis skills. Good autonomy of judgment. Topics expounded rigorously and with appropriate/technical language.
30-30L: Excellent level of in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subjects. Excellent skills in analysis, synthesis, and independent judgment. Arguments are expressed in an original way and with appropriate technical language.

Attendance modalities:
The course takes place remotely and involves the use of frontal lessons in which the basic constructs of clinical personality psychology will be covered. In addition to the theoretical study, interactive learning techniques based on the analysis of clinical cases will be activated. Participation in lectures is not mandatory but highly recommended. All students will have handouts and supporting didactic material at their disposal, which will be published by the teacher on the Scuola IaD channel of the course.

Attendance modalities:

The course takes place remotely and involves the use of frontal lessons in which the basic constructs of clinical personality psychology will be covered.
In addition to the theoretical study, interactive learning techniques based on the analysis of clinical cases will be activated.
Participation in lectures is not mandatory but highly recommended. All students will have handouts and supporting didactic material at their disposal, which will be published by the teacher on the Scuola IaD channel of the course.