GENERAL PSHYCOLOGY
The course will focus on the study and learning of the main theories of general psychology with particular attention to the notions of communication, learning and motivation.
1. Basic elements of general psychology
a) Behaviorism
b) Constructivism
c) Cognitivism
2) Learning
a) Learning according to the behaviorist approach
b) Learning according to the cognitive approach
c) Learning according to the psycho-social approach
3) Motivation
a) Theory of self-determination
b) Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
4) Communication
a) Basic elements of communication
b) Rogers and the helping relationship
c) Effective communication and active listening
d) Basic Strategies in active listening
Psicologia dell’apprendimento e dell’istruzione. Il Mulino, Bologna.
Other materials will be provided by the teacher