Psychology for legal professions – advanced
Course type
Study programme and level
Language
slovenščina
Lectures | Seminar | Tutorial | Druge oblike študija | Individual Work | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 | 6 |
Study programme and level | Study field | Academic year | Semester |
2. level | 1,2 | 1,2 |
Course type
Elective
Workload | Lectures (h/semester) | Seminar
(h/semester) |
Tutorial
(h/semester) |
Individual Work (h/semester) | ECTS |
30 | 6 |
Lecturer
Associate Professor Polona Selič, PhD
Language
English
Prerequisites
The student chooses the course in the curriculum.
The course was developed as an upgraded Basics Psychology for legal professions.
Content (Syllabus outline)
- The concept and construct of the communication field
1.1 Factors in the communications field:
- Factors related to the person/individual – life history (cultural and social context, values, norms, prejudices) and current psycho-social wellbeing within the interactive field of communication concept
- Factors related to interpersonal interaction – face to face contact, personal coping strategies, values, social roles, self-fulfilling prophecy in the communication process
- Contextual factors – purpose, time, space, social roles
1.2 Dealing with so-called difficult situations:
- The effect of expectations
- A sense of self-worth
- Intuition, patience, transfer, active attentive listening
- Trust
1.3 Special features of communication and difficulties in (inter) personal contact:
- Attitudes
- Prejudices and stereotypes
- Manipulation/Abuse
- Violence and the perception of violence
- Violence in interpersonal relationships
- Types of violence (verbal, physical, etc.)
- Stress and coping
- Interactive model of stress – a systemic approach
- Stressors
- Social support
- Debriefing and stress management
- Burnout
Study Literature
- SELIČ, Polona. Načela sporazumevanja v družinski medicini. V: ŠVAB, Igor (ur.), ROTAR-PAVLIČ, Danica (ur.). Družinska medicina : učbenik. Ljubljana: Združenje zdravnikov družinske medicine, 2012, str. 157-174. [COBISS.SI-ID 30162137]
- SELIČ, Polona. Novi odročnik : nebesedno sporazumevanje za vsakdanjo rabo. Ljubljana: Inštitut za psihofiziološke študije Pares, 2007. 235 str., ilustr. ISBN 978-961-92179-0-0. [COBISS.SI-ID 234629120]
- SELIČ, Polona. Psihologija bolezni našega časa, (Zbirka Sophia, 1999, 1). Ljubljana: Znanstveno in publicistično središče, 1999. [COBISS.SI-ID 80347392]
- SELIČ, Polona. Nesramni in žaljivi bolniki v ambulantah družinske medicine : ali gre za nasilneže in kako z njimi ravnati = Dealing with family practice attendees who behave inappropriately: are they violent or just annoying? Medicinski razgledi, 2013, letn. 52, supl. 1, str. 135-142. [COBISS.SI-ID 30534873]
- SELIČ, Polona. Veščine v medosebnih odnosih za dobro delovanje tima = Efficient teamwork-related interpersonal skills. Družinska medicina, Supplement, 2012, 10, 2. [COBISS.SI-ID 29951193]
- SELIČ, Polona. Stres in izgorelost. Družinska medicina, Supplement, 2011, 9, 3. [COBISS.SI-ID 29086425]
- SELIČ, Polona, ŠVAB, Igor, REPOLUSK, Marija, KOPČAVAR GUČEK, Nena. What factors affect patients’ recall of general practitioners’ advice?. BMC family practice, ISSN 1471-2296, 2011, vol. 12, issue 1, str. [1-24], 141, doi: 1186/1471-2296-12-141. [COBISS.SI-ID 29374681]
- SELIČ, Polona. Pomen čustev v profesionalni medosebni interakciji : izhodišča za čustveno inteligentno sporazumevanje. Družinska medicina, Supplement, 2011, 9, 4. [COBISS.SI-ID 29298905]
- Nasilje na delovnem mestu: opredelitev, razširjenost, odkrivanje, preiskovanje, obravnava in preprečevanje. Družinska medicina, Supplement, 2009, 7, 6. [COBISS.SI-ID 26452953]
Objectives and competences
Based on the provided information, obtained knowledge and active (personal) observation, the student/s ( hereinafter referred to as the student ) detects and identifies phenomena and processes related to the social construction of reality, skills in interpersonal relationships (especially communication ) and coping with stress, related to an individual, their groups of reference and (inter) cultural dynamics. After the study of literature, case studies and their own activities the student will be able to omit implicit/practicistic concepts in communication; refreshes and upgrades knowledge of the factors interacting within the communication field; and learns to critically evaluate theoretical concepts and research data related to the psychology of stress, which form attitudes and prejudices. The student becomes acquainted with the operation of self-fulfilling prophecies and knows how to incorporate modern research information, with regard to socialization and motivation, into useful concepts of communication with specific groups of people in critical and life-threatening situations.
In the process of independent work on the preparation of coursework or project work (case study) the student gets to know the body of professional literature. This course will provide an overview, analysis and discussion of the key concepts of psychology, communication and stress for legal professions.
The course contributes to the development of general and specific competences as follows:
- Sensitivity (awareness) ofthe social environment
- Sensitivity tosocial phenomena(personal views and attitudes, prejudices, stereotypes, violence)
- Synthetic, analytical andcreative thinkingskillsand problem-solving
- Autonomy,(self-)criticism, (self-) reflexivity, (self-)evaluation andquest for quality
- Creating a supportive(learning) environment, a climateof interpersonal relationsandeffectiveproblem-solving ininterpersonal relationships
- Co-operation(with co-workers andothers)
- Communication(verbal andnon-verbal)
- Coping with stress
Sensitivity to other people and social situations
Understandingand use of expertise
Research approach towards professional situations and focus on problem-solving.
By studying literature, cases and carrying out practical exercises student will develop skills and competence in interpersonal relations, communication and analytical skills
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding: (Student)
- has knowledge of the basic concepts ofpsychology,communication, andstressin the social environment
- understands the dynamics ofthecommunication process
- understands the dynamicsofinterpersonal relationships
- understands theoperation of interactivestressors
- understands thefunctioningof personal views, prejudices and stereotypesinsocialperceptionandcommunication
understands the operation of violence in interpersonal relationships and communication
Use: (student)
- appliesknowledgeand skillsin interpersonal relationsandcommunication
- usesconstructive (active) copingstrategies in stressful situations and interpersonal relationships
Reflection: (student)
- becomes familiar with the process/abilityof (self) reflectionand its importancein learning; the ability is demonstrated in practicalhandling
Transferable skills: (student)
- usesprintedand electronicresources in broadening their own body of knowledge
- developsskillsin interpersonal relationships and uses them in everyday interactions
- uses a non-violent approach in interpersonal communication
- develops self-awareness in self-concept and in relationshipwith their referencegroups
- developsmulticulturalunderstandingand critical insight insocial phenomena
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures, seminars, tutorials, case studies, discussions, individual and group projects, individual consultations with the lecturer; apart from lectures and interactive work (discussions, panels, etc.), students will independently prepare a seminar (project work, case study) and will be given the opportunity for consultations during its preparation; during the process, interactive learning ability and communication skills will be strengthened. Part of the mandatory literature will be the subject of panel discussions.
Assessment
Written exam up to 50 points
Coursework up to 30 points
Participation in tutorials, workshops up to 10 points
Group work/group project up to 10 points
Grading scale:
- sufficient, 6 (60-67);
- acceptable, 7 (68 to 75);
- good, 8 (76-83);
- very good, 9 (84-89);
- excellent, 10 (90 -).
In tutorials, workshops and the preparation of group assignments, students are divided into groups of maximum five people.
Lecturer’s references
http://izumbib.izum.si/bibliografije/Y20170608104810-A3394915.html
SELIČ, Polona, BLAŽEKOVIĆ MILAKOVIĆ, Sanja. Principles of communication in family medicine. V: ŠVAB, Igor (ur.), KATIĆ, Milica. Family medicine. Zagreb: Medicinska naklada, 2017, str. 225-239. [COBISS.SI-ID 33106393]
SELIČ, Polona, KAŠUBA LAZIĆ, Đurđica. Domestic violence. V: ŠVAB, Igor (ur.), KATIĆ, Milica. Family medicine. Zagreb: Medicinska naklada, 2017, str. 446-461. [COBISS.SI-ID 33110489]
SELIČ, Polona. Stališča do profesionalizma pri študentih medicine = Attitudes towards professionalism among medical students. Medicinski razgledi, 2017, str. 117-128. [COBISS.SI-ID 33181401]
IVETIĆ, Vojislav, POPLAS-SUSIČ, Tonka, PAŠIĆ, Klemen, SELIČ, Polona. Beliefs and viewpoints of family medicine physicians on approaches to identify and treat medically unexplained symptoms = Prepričanja in stališča zdravnikov družinske medicine o pristopih k prepoznavanju in zdravljenju medicinsko nepojasnjenih stanj. Acta medico-biotechnica, ISSN 1855-5640, 2016, vol. 9, [no.] 2, str. 47-57, ilustr. http://actamedbio.mf.um.si/05_amb_135_15.pdf. [COBISS.SI-ID 512676152] PETEK ŠTER, Marija, SELIČ, Polona. Assessing empathic attitudes in medical students : the re-validation of the Jefferson Scale of Empathy – student version report = Ocenjevanje empatične naravnanosti pri študentih medicine : poročilo o ponovni validaciji Jeffersonove lestvice empatije – oblika za študente. Zdravstveno varstvo, ISSN 0351-0026. [Tiskana izd.], 2015, letn. 54, št. 4, str. 282-292. http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/sjph.2015.54.issue-4/sjph-2015-0037/sjph-2015-0037.xml?format=INT, doi: 10.1515/sjph-2015-0037. [COBISS.SI-ID 3411685]
SELIČ, Polona, STARE, Ana. Kaj povečuje verjetnost, da bo bolnik nezadovoljen z izbranim zdravnikom?. Družinska medicina, Supplement, 2015, 13, 2. [COBISS.SI-ID 32100569]
SELIČ, Polona, ŠVAB, Igor, KOPČAVAR GUČEK, Nena. A cross-sectional study identifying the pattern of factors related to psychological intimate partner violence exposure in Slovenian family practice attendees : what hurt them the most. BMC public health, ISSN 1471-2458, 2014, vol. 14, no. 223. http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/223/abstract, doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-223. [COBISS.SI-ID 31186905]
SELIČ, Polona. Sistematičen pregled literature. V: KLEMENC-KETIŠ, Zalika, ŠVAB, Igor. Raziskovanje v družinski medicini : priročnik. Ljubljana: Katedra za družinsko medicino Medicinske fakultete, 2014, str. 23-28. [COBISS.SI-ID 31832025]
SELIČ, Polona. Elementi znanstvenega besedila. V: KLEMENC-KETIŠ, Zalika, ŠVAB, Igor. Raziskovanje v družinski medicini : priročnik. Ljubljana: Katedra za družinsko medicino Medicinske fakultete, 2014, str. 64-69. [COBISS.SI-ID 31837913]
SELIČ, Polona. Izvleček za kongres/poster. V: KLEMENC-KETIŠ, Zalika, ŠVAB, Igor. Raziskovanje v družinski medicini : priročnik. Ljubljana: Katedra za družinsko medicino Medicinske fakultete, 2014, str. 76-77. [COBISS.SI-ID 31838425]
ČERNE, Anja, ŠVAB, Igor, KERSNIK, Janko, SELIČ, Polona. Did past economic prosperity affect the health related quality of life predictors? A longitudinal study on a representative sample of Slovenian family medicine patients. BMC public health, ISSN 1471-2458, 2013, vol. 13. http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/1160, doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-1160. [COBISS.SI-ID 31030745]
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SELIČ, Polona, DZANIC UNGER, Jasna, PESJAK, Katja, KERSNIK, Janko. The factors associated with anxiety and depression Slovenian armed forces members on a peacekeeping mission in the western Balkans = Dejavniki, povezani z depresijo in tesnobnostjo pri slovenskih vojakih na mirovni misiji na zahodnem Balkanu. Zdravstveno varstvo, ISSN 0351-0026. [Tiskana izd.], 2013, letn. 52, št. 3, str. 191-200, tabele, doi: 10.2478/sjph-2013-0020. [COBISS.SI-ID 30646745]
SEREC, Maša, BAJEC, Boštjan, PETEK, Davorina, ŠVAB, Igor, SELIČ, Polona. A structural model of burnout syndrome, coping behavior and personality traits in professional soldiers of the Slovene armed forces = Strukturni model povezanosti med izgorelostjo, strategijami spoprijemanja s stresom in osebnostnimi značilnostmi pri vojakih Slovenske vojske. Zdravniški vestnik, ISSN 1318-0347. [Tiskana izd.], 2012, letn. 81, št. 4, str. 326-336. http://www.szd.si/user_files/vsebina/Zdravniski_Vestnik/2012/april/326-36.pdf. [COBISS.SI-ID 29871577],
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