PSISVI24 - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

courses
ID:
PSISVI24
Duration (hours):
60
CFU:
6
SSD:
PSICOLOGIA CLINICA
Located in:
CHIETI
Url:
PSYCHOLOGY/PSICOLOGIA DELLO SVILUPPO Year: 2
Year:
2025
Course Catalogue:
https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2025?co...

Overview

Date/time interval

Primo Semestre (29/09/2025 - 20/12/2025)

Syllabus

Course Objectives


The course aims to: provide advanced knowledge on the main psychopathological disorders of childhood and adolescence; explore the theoretical and nosographic models that describe typical and atypical developmental trajectories; understand the role of relational and contextual factors (family, school, traumatic events) in the development of psychological distress; develop skills in the use of observation and psychodiagnostic assessment tools in childhood; promote the ability to integrate theoretical knowledge and clinical data for the development of diagnostic and intervention hypotheses.
At the end of the course, students will have developed skills in the following areas: (i) diagnostic assessment in childhood; (ii) designing psychoeducational interventions, prevention, and parenting support in the early stages of development; (iii) understanding psychosomatic disorders and issues related to emotional regulation.

Course Prerequisites


Basic knowledge of the stages of child and adolescent development is suggested, as well as the main diagnostic categories in developmental age.

Teaching Methods


The lessons will be lectures, supplemented by discussions of anonymous clinical cases, viewing videos, analysis of scientific articles, psychological tests, and interactive material. Active participation will be encouraged through simulations and practical exercises, including the administration and scoring of diagnostic tools, the preparation of clinical reports, and critical reflections on real situations.
Active participation is encouraged in order to deepen understanding and develop critical thinking skills.

Assessment Methods


Learning will be monitored on an ongoing basis through discussions and moments of reflection in the classroom. The final exam will consist of an oral exam, aimed at assessing critical understanding of the content covered, the integration of theoretical and clinical aspects, and the ability to reason clinically from a developmental perspective.

Texts



Tambelli (2017). Manuale di psicopatologia dell’infanzia. Il Mulino. Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Tambelli (2025). Manuale di psicopatologia dell'adolescenza. Il Mulino. From Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10.
Tambelli (2022). I disturbi psicosomatici in età evolutiva. Clinical Cases from chapters: 1, 2, 6.
Materials provided by the professor including psychological tests, clinical cases, interactive materials, and scientific articles, will be shared via the e-learning page.


Contents


The course, contributes to the achievement of the educational objectives of the Psychology degree program. The course provides theoretical and practical tools for understanding and analyzing psychological distress in childhood and adolescence, exploring the psychopathological trajectories that can emerge from childhood to adolescence. Particular attention will be paid to the role of emotional regulation, family relationships, risk and protective factors, and developmental contexts.
Through the examination of specific clinical pictures, case studies, and psychodiagnostic assessment tools, students will be guided toward an integrated and multifactorial understanding of psychopathological functioning in childhood and adolescence, in the continuum ranging from normative development to preclinical and clinical forms.

Course Language


Italian

More information


The professor's office hours will be online or in person by appointment. Please write to the email address below to schedule an appointment.

Degrees

Degrees

PSYCHOLOGY 
Master’s Degree
2 years
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