The course aims to provide the basic scientific-disciplinary skills, concerning the study of the main cognitive (attention, perception, memory, etc.) and affective (emotional regulation, motivation, intention) functions through which the individual interacts with the environment. It also offers basic knowledge about the methods and techniques of psychological research.
By the study of Cognitive and Affective Science the student will be able to achieve the following training objectives.
Knowledge and understanding:
- Understand the main theoretical approaches and methods for the study of cognitive and affective systems;
- Understand methods and techniques of psychological research;
- Understand the cognitive and affective functioning of the individual according with the neuroscience perspective;
Applying knowledge and understanding:
- Apply knowledge on typical cognitive functioning in educational settings;
- Use research methodology and ethics knowledge to design, implement and discuss research data in educational settings;
Making judgements:
- Develop a critical thinking and make comparisons between the different approaches for educational scopes;
- Develop a critical thinking and make comparisons between different cognitive interventions in socio-educational settings;
Communication skills:
- Read and understand a scientific article;
- Disseminate research data to expert (colleagues, professionals, clinicians) and non-expert (e.g., parents) audiences;
Learning skills:
- Apply research methods to foster problem solving in educational contexts (e.g., bibliographic search skills, hypothesis formulation and testing, data analysis, etc.)
- Encouraging the use of international literature to promote scientific interests and inquiry
- Promote the use of scientific research in educational settings;
By the study of Cognitive and Affective Science the student will be able to achieve the following training objectives.
Knowledge and understanding:
- Understand the main theoretical approaches and methods for the study of cognitive and affective systems;
- Understand methods and techniques of psychological research;
- Understand the cognitive and affective functioning of the individual according with the neuroscience perspective;
Applying knowledge and understanding:
- Apply knowledge on typical cognitive functioning in educational settings;
- Use research methodology and ethics knowledge to design, implement and discuss research data in educational settings;
Making judgements:
- Develop a critical thinking and make comparisons between the different approaches for educational scopes;
- Develop a critical thinking and make comparisons between different cognitive interventions in socio-educational settings;
Communication skills:
- Read and understand a scientific article;
- Disseminate research data to expert (colleagues, professionals, clinicians) and non-expert (e.g., parents) audiences;
Learning skills:
- Apply research methods to foster problem solving in educational contexts (e.g., bibliographic search skills, hypothesis formulation and testing, data analysis, etc.)
- Encouraging the use of international literature to promote scientific interests and inquiry
- Promote the use of scientific research in educational settings;
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materiale didattico
The course will adopt a contemporary cognitive science perspective that emphasizes the connection between the mind and the body, proposing a redefinition of the relationship between emotions and other mental domains. It will give ample consideration to emerging theories that posit the inseparability of the cognitive and emotional aspects of the mind from the body and its environment, as part of the embodied cognition perspective. The course will address the following topics in particular: 1) embodied simulation and rejection of the brain as a "computer" metaphor; 2) classical theories of emotions (central, peripheral, and neurocultural theories); 3) emotion regulation; 4) cognitive evaluation and emotion regulation; 5) emotion as a tendency towards action; 6) reward mechanisms and the somatic marker theory; 7) mirror neurons and the social dimension of emotions; 8) motor contagion and empathy; 9) theories and processes of motivation; 10) motivation and the environment; 11) (de)motivational styles; and 12) strategies for promoting emotional competencies and developing motivation.
2) La motivazione, di Angelica Moè (Il Mulino, Nuova Edizione 2020)
3) Come funzionano le emozioni di Fausto Caruana e Marco Viola (Il Mulino, 2018)
Programma
The course will delve into the main theoretical models pertaining to the study of emotions and motivation. It will examine the similarities and differences between these constructs, and explore how emotions and motivation impact learning and the cognitive, social, and relational functioning of individuals. In addition, the course will investigate the negative consequences of certain emotion regulation strategies, inadequate emotional understanding, and factors that contribute to low motivational drive. Special attention will be given to situations involving work-related stress, mobbing, and burnout in diverse professional contexts. The course will also present strategies for promoting emotional competencies throughout an individual's lifespan.The course will adopt a contemporary cognitive science perspective that emphasizes the connection between the mind and the body, proposing a redefinition of the relationship between emotions and other mental domains. It will give ample consideration to emerging theories that posit the inseparability of the cognitive and emotional aspects of the mind from the body and its environment, as part of the embodied cognition perspective. The course will address the following topics in particular: 1) embodied simulation and rejection of the brain as a "computer" metaphor; 2) classical theories of emotions (central, peripheral, and neurocultural theories); 3) emotion regulation; 4) cognitive evaluation and emotion regulation; 5) emotion as a tendency towards action; 6) reward mechanisms and the somatic marker theory; 7) mirror neurons and the social dimension of emotions; 8) motor contagion and empathy; 9) theories and processes of motivation; 10) motivation and the environment; 11) (de)motivational styles; and 12) strategies for promoting emotional competencies and developing motivation.
Testi Adottati
1) La Regolazione delle emozioni, a cura di Olimpia Matarazzo e Vanda Lucia Zammuner (Il Mulino, Seconda Edizione, 2015)2) La motivazione, di Angelica Moè (Il Mulino, Nuova Edizione 2020)
3) Come funzionano le emozioni di Fausto Caruana e Marco Viola (Il Mulino, 2018)
Modalità Erogazione
The course is articulated in 36 hours of lectures. Class attendance is optional but highly recommended. Attending and non-attending students can register on the dedicated page of the Psychology of Emotion and Motivation course in the "Formonline" platform to obtaining course material (i.e., the slides presented during the lessons), participating in discussion forums and performing practical exercises proposed in the classroom.Modalità Valutazione
The final exam will consist of an oral test The online exam registration is mandatory by the due deadline for each exam. The exam registration is due online on the Student Portal. Students with disabilities must contact the teacher a few days before the exam to define exam arrangement.