ISLA IPGT 182

General Psychology

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This curricular unit aims to constitute a general introduction to the basic concepts of Psychology and of its characteristics as a differentiated science regarding mind and behavior, focusing also psychosocial processes. It is an approach to the main approaches and guidelines theories, the object, the psychological variables, the research methods and the various areas of application of psychology.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1 - Introduction to the study of Psychology 1.1. A science with many faces 1.2. Psychology field and its perspectives 2 - Definition and object of study of Psychology 2.1. The cognition 2.1.2 Physiological basis of behavior 2.2.3. Introduction to basic psychological processes 2.2. Social behavior 2.3. Individual Differences 3 - Applications of Psychology as Science: intervention areas and contexts 4 - The role of the psychologist in society 5 - Future directions
• ObjectivosObjectives

  The purpose of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of Psychology and its characteristics as a differentiated science in mind and behavior. The theoretical and empirical issues related to it, namely the methodologies used in research in Psychology, the main processes as the basic content of General Psychology and their interaction between biological, social and psychological factors in the determination of thought, behavior and emotions.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  - Coon, D., & Mitterer, J. (2010). Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to mind and behavior. USA: Wadsworth. - Demont, E. (2015). A Psicologia: História, conceitos, métodos, experiências. Lisboa: Edições Texto e Grafia. - Kalat, J. W. (2022). Introdução à Psicologia. Cengage Learning. - Gleitman, H., et al. (2011). Psicologia. Lisboa: FCG. - Plotnik, R., & Kouyoumdgian, H. (2011). Introduction to Psychology. (9th edition). USA. Wadsworth. - Ralha-Simões, H. (2017). Psicologia: As noções essenciais. Lisboa: Papa-Letras. - Weiner, I. et al. (2012). Handbook of Psychology, Experimental Psychology. London: Wiley. - Myers, D. G. (2023). Psicologia (13.ª ed.). LTC - Livros Técnicos e Científicos Editora.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Theoretical classes using new technologies for theoretical and practical illustration, such as viewing documentaries, seminars, lectures, among others, with the aim of fostering a closer connection between the theoretical exposition (taught in class) and the more practical component, such as the activities developed by professionals in the field of behavioral and mind sciences. Practical classes applying theoretical content, using active learning methodologies and AI tools.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  8
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
• AvaliaçãoEvaluation

   

  Descrição	Data limite	Ponderação
  2 Testes Escritos	a designar	80%
  Entrega dos TG e Apresentação Oral dos TG	a designar	20%