Learning outcomes

1) know and understand those theories that explain the basic processes of functioning and adaptation of the individual to the material and social environment. 2) know and understand those theories that are related to the mechanisms of psychological functioning of people at work and in the organizations, including their motivations, satisfaction and well-being. 3) apply theories on the functioning of individuals, groups and organizations to the description and to the analysis of learning and of personal and social change SPECIFIC TRAINING OBJECTIVES: The course aims to introduce students to the study of motivation and emotions as psychological functions regulating human behaviour. Knowing the basic concepts in these fields will help the students to understand the role of various motivational factors and in particular of affectivity in human behaviour, taking into account the specific context (i.e. interpersonal relationships, groups, organizations) in which these factors interact. Moreover, the course will help the students to understand potential strategies that promote well-being and motivations in learning and not learning contexts.

Program

Course aims to:
1) introduce students to the study of motivation and emotions as psychological functions regulating human behaviour;
2) teach the basic concepts in these fields which will help the students to understand the role of various motivational factors and in particular of affectivity in human behaviour, taking into account the specific context (i.e. interpersonal relationships, groups, organisations) in which these factors interact
3) help the students to understand potential strategies that promote well-being and motivations in learning and non learning contexts.
Course topics:
Dynamic psychology with the main focus on motivational systems.
The attachment system
The first concepts of motivation: instincts and drives
Needs and the theories of needs.
Goals, the perceptions of competence, making decisions and choices.
Extrinsic motivation, intrinsic motivation and the degrees of autonomy in motivation.
Motivation assessment.
The emotion and the emotional expressions
Feelings, emotion expressions and behavioral tendencies of emotions.
The regulation of emotion and the motivation.
The social sharing of emotions: why do people share their feelings.
Subjective wellbeing and positive emotions: fitting motives and goals.

Bibliographic references for attending and non-attending students:
1. Amadei G., Cavanna D., Zavattini G.C. (2015 ). Psicologia dinamica, Il Mulino, Bologna, (chapters1, 3, 4, 6, paragraphs 1 e 2 and Table 14.1 of the chapter 14, chapter 16).
2. Moè A. (2020). La motivazione. Teorie e processi - Nuova edizione, Il Mulino, Bologna.
3. Rimè B. (2008 ). La dimensione sociale delle emozioni, Il Mulino, Bologna (chapters 1, 2, 3).

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