Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea magistrale in Governance dell'emergenza - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
IUS/13
To be chosen between
6
B
IUS/21
6
B
IUS/08
To be chosen between
9
B
SECS-P/03
9
B
M-GGR/02
To be chosen between
6
C
SECS-P/08
6
C
SPS/01
To be chosen between
9
C
SECS-P/07
9
C
SECS-P/08
To be chosen between
6
B
SPS/07
6
B
SPS/08

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
IUS/10
To be chosen between
6
B
IUS/01
6
B
IUS/01
To be chosen between
6
C
M-DEA/01
6
C
M-PSI/01
To be chosen between
6
B
IUS/13
6
B
IUS/07
To be chosen between
6
C
IUS/17
6
C
IUS/06
Final exam
18
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
IUS/10
To be chosen between
6
B
IUS/01
6
B
IUS/01
To be chosen between
6
C
M-DEA/01
6
C
M-PSI/01
To be chosen between
6
B
IUS/13
6
B
IUS/07
To be chosen between
6
C
IUS/17
6
C
IUS/06
Final exam
18
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
12
D
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Further foreign language skills
6
F
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Stage/project work
6
F
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Psychology of Thinking and Decision Making  (2018/2019)

Teaching code

4S006055

Teacher

Margherita Pasini

Coordinator

Margherita Pasini

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

Period

2° semestre (2A) - 2° anno dal Feb 7, 2019 al Mar 16, 2019.

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

The course aims to describe psychological knowledge on judgment and decision-making processes, looking at the analysis of cognitive, affective and neural processes underlying judgement and decision making. This knowledge is useful in the field of emergency management, in order to gain interpretative tools to better understand decision-making procedure.
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Learning outcomes
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- Knowledge and understanding: Students will gain a general overview of the basic concepts of Psychology as a scientific discipline. Furthermore will gain specific knowledge concerning psychological processes in decision-making.
- Applying knowledge and understanding: Students will be able to use the acquired knowledge to better interpret what happens during the decision-making process, mainly under emergency conditions.
- Concerning Making Judgements, students will be able to develop the ability to autonomously develop comprehensive reflections concerning decision-making process, from a psychological point of view. Students will also be able to clearly communicate research results in psychology of decision-making. This communication skill will contribute to increase their ability in communicate results from observed data. Finally, students will develop their lifelong learning skills on the subjects addressed during the course.

Program

1. Judgement and decision making
2. Heuristics and systematic biases in making judgements
3. Risk and decision making
4. Representation and decision making
5. Memory, attention, and decision making
6. Dynamic decision making
7. Emotions and decision making
8. Brain and decision making
9. Negotiation and decision making
10. Group decision making

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
VITTORIO GIROTTO, MARCO ZORZI Manuale di psicologia generale Il Mulino 2016 Questo libro è utile per chi fosse interessato ad approfondire le tematiche relative alla Psicologia Generale e non sarà materia di esame dell'insegnamento
Bonini N., Del Missier F., Rumiati R. Psicologia del giudizio e della decisione (Edizione 1) il Mulino 2008 9788815126009

Examination Methods

The final assessment will be on the basis of a short paper production, or an oral presentation to the class on a theme related to the course, agreed with the teacher.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Teaching materials e documents