| Código |
14851
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| Ano |
2
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| Semestre |
S1
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| Créditos ECTS |
6
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| Carga Horária |
T(30H)/TP(30H)
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| Área Científica |
Psicologia
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Mode of delivery |
Presential.
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Work placements |
Not applicable.
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Learning outcomes |
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
(1) describe central phenomena of thought and language and the theories, models and constructs that support them;
(2) integrate and apply knowledge to explain real-life problems by applying explanatory theories of cognition;
(3) draw implications for understanding the individual as a whole;
(4) communicate clearly, orally and in writing in Portuguese;
(5) develop skills in analysing and synthesising documents in Portuguese and foreign languages;
(6) develop interpersonal skills through co-operative group work;
(7) use laboratory resources whenever possible and the Moodle platform.
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Syllabus |
1. Mental representation of knowledge: Mental images, cognitive maps and propositions.
2. Mental organisation of knowledge: Declarative knowledge organisation; Procedural or executive knowledge; Integrative models of declarative and non-declarative knowledge representation.
3. Language: Language comprehension; Reading; Discourse comprehension; Language and thought; Language in a social context. Neuropsychology of language.
4. Problem Solving and Creativity: Types of problems; Obstacles and aids to problem solving; Expertise, knowledge and problem solving; Creativity.
5. Reasoning and Decision Making: Deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning; Neuroscience of reasoning; Decision making.
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Main Bibliography |
- Brown, C. M & Hagoort, P. (2000). The neurocognition of language. Oxford University
- Eysenk, M.W & Keane, M. T. (2017). Handbook of cognitive psychology. Artmed.
- Matlin, M. W. (2009). Cognitive psychology. John Wiley & Sons.
- Reed, S. (2009). Cognition: Theories and applications. Wadsworth.
- Sternberg, R. J. (2008). Cognitive psychology. Artmed.
- Sternberg, R. J. & Sternberg, K. (2012). Cognitive psychology. Wadsworth.
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| Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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