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12775
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
4
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| Workload |
OT(15H)/TP(45H)
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| Scientific area |
Psychology
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Entry requirements |
N/A
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Mode of delivery |
TP and OT Face-to-face
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Learning outcomes |
In this curricular unit, students are expected to acquire an understanding of what is Perception Psychology and its importance in everyday life, to know some perceptive patterns and the ways to explore them as designers, to integrate and apply knowledge in explanation of real-life problems, to draw implications for the understanding of the individual as a whole.
Students should also be able to communicate clearly, develop
analytical and synthesis skills, developing interpersonal skills.
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Syllabus |
1. Visual perception;
2. Memory;
3. Thought
4. Attention;
5. Motivation;
6. Interpersonal relationships and culture
7. Decision making
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Main Bibliography |
Susan Weinschenk (2011). 100 Things every designer needs to know about people. Berkeley: New Riders Bruce, V., Green P.R. & Georgeson, M. (1996). Visual Perception: Physiology, Psychology and Ecology. (3rd ed.) Hove: Psychology Press Eysenck, M.W. (2001). Principles of Cognitive Psychology. (2nd ed.) Hove: Psychology Press Goldstein, E.B. (2002). Sensation and Perception. (6th ed.) Wadsworth-Thompson Gregory, R.L.(1994). Eye and Brain. London: Oxford University Press. Kalat, J.W.(2004). Biological psychology. Belmont: Wadsworth/Thomson Milner A.D. & Goodale M.A. (1995). The Visual Brain in Action. Oxford: Ox. Uni. Press Pashler, H.E. (1999). The Psychology of attention. Boston: MIT Press Purves D. & Lotto R.B. (2004). Why we see what we do. Sinauer Associates Roberts, D. (2002). Signals and Perception - The Fundamentals of Human Sensation. Palgrave Macmillan
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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