Expected Learning Outcomes, with reference to the Dublin Descriptors
1. Knowledge and Understanding (Dublin Descriptor 1)
The course aims to provide students with foundational knowledge of the main topics in General Psychology, presented through a scientific and interdisciplinary approach. In particular, the principal theoretical models and core concepts of the discipline will be introduced, with specific attention to the integration of psychological, biological, and environmental factors that contribute to the understanding of human behavior and mental processes. In addition, some of the major adaptive challenges faced by the human species will be discussed.
2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding (Dublin Descriptor 2)
Students will be able to apply the main concepts and models of General Psychology to the analysis of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral phenomena, using the conceptual tools of the discipline to interpret psychological processes and to establish connections among different thematic areas of psychology.
3. Making Judgements (Dublin Descriptor 3)
The course promotes the development of students’ critical and functional analysis of psychological phenomena, encouraging them to evaluate theoretical models and findings from psychological research in an informed and reflective manner.
4. Communication Skills (Dublin Descriptor 4)
Students will acquire the ability to use the specialized language of psychology appropriately in order to describe and discuss the main concepts and theoretical models of the discipline.
5. Learning Skills (Dublin Descriptor 5)
The course fosters the development of autonomous learning skills and the ability to further deepen knowledge of the main thematic areas of psychology, encouraging scientific curiosity and sustained interest in the discipline.