At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to: . know the cognitive processes that modulate the perception of risk in the individual . Know the psychological risk factors in the workplace . Be able to convey information about psychological risk through effective communication.
Course Prerequisites
Not requested
Teaching Methods
The course is organized in: lectures, case studies, cooperative learning, experiential learning.
Assessment Methods
Oral Exam
Texts
The material for the preparation of the exam will be provided, such as slides and notes, with the relative bibliography and sitography for further information.
Contents
1. General Psychology: an introduction
2. RISK: .Perception of risk .Risk and decision making .Risk avoidance and risk seeking .Neuropsychological aspects of risk .Decision making .Social aspects of decision making .The heuristics of thought
3. RISK OF STRESS AND BURNOUT .Eustress and distress .Risk factors for work stress .Cognitive assessment of stress .Consequences of stress on an individual, organizational and social level .Risk factors for burnout .Burnout: interaction between personal risk factors and the working environment
4.COGNITIVE DEFICITIES RESULTING FROM WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS that may interfere with the ability to work .Risk factors, incidence and consequences of brain trauma .Risk factors, incidence and consequences of carbon monoxide poisoning.
