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.

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.

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/13 ,MED/26 ,MED/34 ,MED/45
6
B/C
MED/18 ,MED/33 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
8
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/10 ,MED/11 ,MED/17 ,MED/45

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/38 ,MED/40 ,MED/45 ,MED/47
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/18 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
4
A/B
MED/01 ,MED/45
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
5
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,MED/45 ,SPS/07
Prova finale
7
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/13 ,MED/26 ,MED/34 ,MED/45
6
B/C
MED/18 ,MED/33 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
8
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/10 ,MED/11 ,MED/17 ,MED/45
activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/38 ,MED/40 ,MED/45 ,MED/47
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/18 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
4
A/B
MED/01 ,MED/45
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
5
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,MED/45 ,SPS/07
Prova finale
7
E
-

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S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Teaching code

4S000083

Credits

2

Language

German de

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

Period

INF BZ - 3° anno 2° sem dal May 2, 2019 al Jun 14, 2019.

Location

BOLZANO

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

The course aims to provide students with basic knowledge about the psychology of groups, the types of the group, with regard to identity, belonging and socialization in the group, to the dynamic and structural processes, to conflict and cooperation in groups and to decision-making processes in groups.

Program

Definition and group types; the perception of belonging to groups; socialization in the group; dynamic processes and structural aspects in the groups; models of evolution in the group life; factors that promote cohesion, emotional stability and performance of the group; discrimination, conflict and cooperation in groups; decision making, leadership, and communication networks.
Program in expanded form:
• Definition and types of group (primary, secondary)
• The perception and the importance of belonging to groups, the interdependence between individuals
• The socialization in the group, rules and social norms, social control and sanctions; formal and informal roles in the group; clarity and ambiguity, acceptance and role conflict
• dynamic and structural aspects in groups (to enter, stay and leave the group)
• Patterns of evolution in the group life (eg Tuckman)
• The main factors that foster cohesion, emotional stability, operational balance and group performance
• Discrimination, conflict and cooperation in groups: types of conflicts in groups; integration of differences and conflict management in the group
• Group Phenomena "social loafing", the effect "bystander" and phenomena that may facilitate the psycho-social violence, eg the deindividuation, polarization, uncritical obedience to authority (Asch's experiments, Milgram, Zimbardo ), altruism and prosocial behaviour
• Group dynamics and bullying; factors which contribute to the process of burnout
• Decision-making processes in groups, the leadership
• The group meaning and group dynamics "in practice"; personal insights about the own perception ( "Johari Window") and behavior in groups.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Oliver König/Karl Schattenhofer Einführung in die Gruppendynamik (Edizione 7) Karl Auer Verlag 2014 978-38-96-70609-6
Daniele Malaguti Fare squadra. Psicologia dei gruppi di lavoro. (Edizione 1) Il mulino 2007 978-88-15-11938-4
Otto Marmet Ich und du und so weiter (Edizione 12) Beltz 2012 978-3-407-22025-7
Giuseppina Speltini Stare in gruppo (Edizione 1) Il mulino 2002 978-88-15-08970-0

Examination Methods

written test (multiple choice)

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