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11802
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| Year |
2
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
T(30H)/TP(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Psychology
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Entry requirements |
Does not apply
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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 UC the student should be able to: (1) describe central phenomena of thought and language and the theories, models and constructs that support them; (2) integrating and applying knowledge in the explanation of real-life problems by applying explanatory theories of cognition; (3) draw implications for the understanding of the human being; (4) communicate clearly, orally and in writing in Portuguese; (5) develop analytical and synthesis skills from documents in Portuguese and in a foreign language; (6) develop interpersonal skills by conducting cooperative group work; and (7) use laboratory resources and the Moodle platform.
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Syllabus |
Mental representation of knowledge: Mental images, cognitive maps and propositions. Mental organization of knowledge: Organization of knowledge Declarative; Procedural or executive knowledge; Models integrating declarative and non-declarative knowledge representation. Language: Understanding of language. Reading; Speech comprehension; Language and thought; Language in social context. Neuropsychology of language.Resolution of Problems and Creativity: Types of problems; Obstacles and problem solving aids; Expertise, knowledge and problem solving; Creativity. Reasoning and Decision Making: Deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning, Neuroscience of reasoning, Decision makin
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Main Bibliography |
- Sternberg, R. J. & Sternberg, K. (2012). Cognitive Psycology. Belmont: Wadsworth.
- Matlin, M. W. (2009). Cognitive Psychology. Hoboken. N. J.: John Wiley & Sons
- Reed, S. (2009). Cognition: Theories and Aplplications. New York: Wadsworth
- Sternberg, R. J. (2008). Psicologia Cognitiva. Porto Alegre: Artmed Editora.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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