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.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
A/B
MED/28 ,MED/50 ,M-PSI/01 ,M-PSI/04
8
A/B
MED/04 ,MED/28 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
7
A/B
MED/07 ,MED/17 ,MED/42 ,MED/44 ,MED/45

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/28 ,MED/50

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Prova finale
7
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
A/B
MED/28 ,MED/50 ,M-PSI/01 ,M-PSI/04
8
A/B
MED/04 ,MED/28 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
7
A/B
MED/07 ,MED/17 ,MED/42 ,MED/44 ,MED/45

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Teaching code

4S000289

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-PSI/04 - DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Period

Lezioni 1 Semestre CLID ROV dal Oct 1, 2018 al Dec 21, 2018.

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

Learning outcomes

The course aims to provide a basic understanding of Developmental Psychology by providing an overview of the human development from birth to old age.
It will even analyze in depth some typical aspects of Clinical Psychology, essential to develop appropriate communicational and relational knowledge needed in the relationship between the patient and the future Dental Hygienist.

Program

The aim of the course is to study the development of psychological cognitive, emotional and social functions in the different stages of life. Below the main topics.
The importance of teaching Evolutional Age Psychology and Clinical Psychology in the Degree Course (CdL) for Dental Hygiene.
Developmental Psychology and the main theoretical prospectives of Psychological Development.
Social and emotional development.
Psychological development in the various stages of life: infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age.
The psychological function of the mouth and teeth.
Communication with the patience (verbal, para-verbal and non-verbal).
The promotion of oral health: how to motivate the patient to change his oral hygiene habits.
Clinical psychology.
Odontophobia, pain and anxiety: how to help the patient deal with them.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Gillibrand R., Lam V., O'Donnell V. L., Tallandini M. A. Psicologia dello sviluppo. Seconda Edizione (Edizione 2) Pearson 2019 9788891905932

Examination Methods

The exam consists of a written exam divided in two parts: one of questions with multiple choice answers and one with open questions.

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