Study-unit PSYCHOLOGY OF RISK BEHAVIOR

Course name Investigation and security sciences
Study-unit Code GP004300
Curriculum Comune a tutti i curricula
Lecturer Claudia Mazzeschi
CFU 6
Course Regulation Coorte 2022
Supplied 2024/25
Supplied other course regulation
Learning activities Caratterizzante
Area Discipline antropologiche, storico-geografiche e psico-pedagogiche
Sector M-PSI/01
Type of study-unit Obbligatorio (Required)
Type of learning activities Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction Italian
Contents The course aims to offer an analysis of the concept of risk and its various emotional and behavioral manifestations. Topics related to self-harm, violent behavior, eating disorders, bullying, and addictions will be covered.
Reference texts S. Sinesi (2022), Oltre la punta dell’iceberg. Manuale sui Disturbi dell’Alimentazione. P.S. Edizioni (can be ordered by writing to sinesibook@gmail.com)

S. Sinesi (2022), Oltre la punta dell’iceberg. Casi clinici di pazienti con Disturbi dell’Alimentazione. P.S. Edizioni (1 caso clinico a scelta) (can be ordered by writing to sinesibook@gmail.com)
Educational objectives The course aims to acquire the skills to be able to identify the emotional and behavioral indicators of risk and protection of the main discomforts and risk behaviors, in the different developmental stages, to deepen the main aspects from an assessment and prevention point of view.
Other information The student can check the course material and any announcements/notices from the Professor on UniStudium during the course.
Extended program The course will offer an examination of the main theoretical and intervention models in the field of dynamic psychology relating to the analysis of risk behavior. Specifically, the course aims to stimulate in students a critical and constructive reflection of the different paradigms interpreting risk behavior. In particular, the focus will be on adolescence and early adulthood. The course will favor an interactive approach, aimed at the analysis of specific cases, to encourage students' reflection and understanding of the meaning and implications of risk behavior.
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.