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Empirical modelling of translation and interpreting
Empirical research is carried out in a cyclic way: approaching a research area bottom-up, data lead to interpretations and ideally to the abstraction of laws, on the basis of which a theory can be derived. Deductive research is based on a theory, on the basis of which hypotheses can be formulated and tested against the background of empirical data. Looking at the state-of-the-art in translation studies, either theories as well as models are designed or empirical data are collected and interpreted. However, the final step is still lacking: so far, empirical data has not lead to the formulation of theories or models, whereas existing theories and models have not yet been comprehensively tested...
Humanity in Psychology
This book is aimed at appreciating and further developing the work of Pina Boggi Cavallo. She was a scholar that fully embodied the spirit of the first cognitive revolution in psychology, whose ideal was to consider human being in its totality. The focus of scientific investigation in her work, were the processes of thought, as connected to the affective and ethical dimensions, the social construction of the developing Self within the real context of its making. The book is organized in three sections: Sowing: the selected works of Pina Boggi Cavallo translated in English; Fertilizing: invited commentaries which develop the ideas of Pina Boggi Cavallo in the current and future scientific landscape; Cultivating: invited chapters by international scholars, including some who collaborated with her.
Robots in Education
Robots in Education is an accessible introduction to the use of robotics in formal learning, encompassing pedagogical and psychological theories as well as implementation in curricula. Today, a variety of communities across education are increasingly using robots as general classroom tutors, tools in STEM projects, and subjects of study. This volume explores how the unique physical and social-interactive capabilities of educational robots can generate bonds with students while freeing instructors to focus on their individualized approaches to teaching and learning. Authored by a uniquely interdisciplinary team of scholars, the book covers the basics of robotics and their supporting technologies; attitudes toward and ethical implications of robots in learning; research methods relevant to extending our knowledge of the field; and more.
International Handbook of Financial Literacy
This Handbook presents in-depth research conducted on a myriad of issues within the field of financial literacy. Split into six sections, it starts by presenting prevalent conceptions of financial literacy before covering financial literacy in the policy context, the state and development of financial literacy within different countries, issues of assessment and evaluation of financial literacy, approaches to teaching financial literacy, and teacher training and teacher education in financial literacy. In doing so, it provides precise definitions of the construct of financial literacy and elaborates on the state and recent developments of financial literacy around the world, to show ways of ...
Giornale di Psicologia dello sviluppo - Journal of Developmental Psychology n. 101 - febbraio 2012
In questo numero: Il ruolo della relazione madre-bambino sul rendimento scolastico. Uno studio longitudinale (M. Caputi, S. Lecce, M.V. Carbonara, A. Pagnin) - Use of violent video games during school years, quality of social relations and problems of aggressive behaviour (L. Milani, E. Camisasca, S.C.S. Caravita, P. Di Blasio) - Validazione di uno strumento per la misura del parental monitoring in un campione di adolescenti italiani (M.C. Miranda, D. Bacchini, G. Affuso) - Modelli mentali dell'attaccamento e aspettative riguardo alle reazioni dei genitori in situazioni difficili. Uno studio esplorativo su bambini in età scolare (L. Di Pentima, A. Toni) - Attaccamento e competenza sociale i...
Giornale di Psicologia dello sviluppo - Journal of Developmental Psychology n. 99 - giugno 2011
In questo numero: Concezioni ingenue del concetto di regolazione emozionale. Uno studio con un campione di adolescenti (T. Lanciano, V. L. Zammuner, M. Trivisani) - I primi anni dell'università: processi di definizione dell'identità tra confusione e consolidamento (L. Aleni Sestito, L. S. Sica, G. Ragozini) - Reti sociali e soddisfazione di vita durante l'emerging adulthood (S. Guarnieri, F. Tani) - The analysis of written communication between an autistic boy and his mother: A case study (M. Zanobini, R. Camba, F. Cozzani, A. M. Scopesi) - Il minore nella transizione al divorzio. Sviluppi teorici e dati empirici sui processi di adattamento a breve e lungo termine (F. Agostini, F. Monti, G...
