By the end of the course, students are expected to have acquired the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:
Knowledge and Understanding:
Applied Knowledge and Understanding:
Independent Judgment:
Communication Skills:
Learning Skills:
Basic knowledge of social development psychology.
The professor will use lectures, guided practical exercises, and case study analysis.
There will be interim self-assessments on the topics of the syllabus, as well as on any additional material covered during the lessons.
The assessment of competencies will be conducted through a written exam consisting of open-ended questions, with a duration of 60 minutes.
To pass the exam, students must demonstrate that they have acquired at least the fundamental knowledge related to the course content and are able to present it clearly and appropriately.
The use of textbooks, handouts, notes, or digital devices is not permitted during the exam.
The dates and times of the exam sessions will be announced on the Degree Program’s official webpage.
As this is a written exam, students are required to arrive exactly at the time specified in the official schedule.
Required volumes:
Simonelli, C., D’Urso, G., & D’Angio, G. (2024). Manuale di psicologia dello sviluppo psicoaffettivo e sessuale. Roma: Erickson.
Petruccelli, I., Pedata, L., & D’Urso, G. (2018). L’autore di reati sessuali. Milano: Franco Angeli.
Bandura, A. (2017). Disimpegno morale. Trento: Erickson (only chapters 1 and 2).
One elective text from the following options:
Montecchi, F. (1994). Gli abusi all'infanzia. Roma: Carocci.
Dèttore, D., Antonelli, P., & Ristori, J. (2014). Il bullismo omofobico a scuola. Roma: Alpes.
Caretti, V. & La Barbera, D. (2004). Le dipendenze patologiche. Milano: Raffaello Cortina.
Yalom, I. D. (2020). Guarire d'amore. Milano: Raffaello Cortina.
Knauer, D., & Palacio Espasa, F. (2012). Difficoltà evolutive e crescita psicologica. Milano: Raffaello Cortina.
The course provides an overview of atypical development, with particular attention to developmental trajectories related to identity. It will also explore risk factors associated with deviant trajectories (e.g., bullying, violence, and addiction), as well as psycho-educational intervention strategies aimed at addressing and/or preventing such phenomena.
It is important to note that any content present in the exam texts, but not covered in detail during the lessons, should still be considered an integral part of the exam syllabus and, therefore, may be subject to evaluation during the exam.
