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14838
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| Year |
1
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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 |
None
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Mode of delivery |
Face-to-face.
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Work placements |
No.
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Learning outcomes |
This UC allows the student to acquire an integrated perspective of the historical and epistemological evolution of psychology as an academic discipline. At the end of this UC, Students must be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical, socialeconomic, and philosophical roots of psychology;
- Characterize and compare/contrast the major landmarks and epistemological / major schools of thought/object and method;
- Develop and demonstrate a critical thinking about the science of psychology;
- Describe the development of psychology as a scientific discipline and a professional pratice;
- Search and critically analyze scientific information;
- Demonstrate teamwork skills.
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Syllabus |
1. The scientific knowledge: key concepts, features and phases.
2. The origins of psychology
2.1. Brief background of the historical and socio-economic influences
2.2. The influence of philosophy and physiology
2.3. the object and method in Psychology
2.4 The epistemological status of Pyscology (Psychology or Psychologies)
3. Main Schools of Thought: Overview
3.1. The contribution of G.Fechner and W. Wundt
3.2. Structuralism and Functionalism
3.3. The origins and evolution of Behaviorism
3.4. Psychoanalysis
3.5. The Gestalt Psychology
3.6. Cognitive Psychology
3.7. Evolutionary Psychology
4. Current trends and challenges of Psychology
4.1. The main application contexts
4.2. The main fields of research.
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Main Bibliography |
- Danzinger, K. (2013). Psychology and its history. Theory and Psychology, 23(6), 829-839.
- Goodwin, J. (2022). A History of Modern Psychology (6th ed.). Wiley
- Hothersal, D. (2019). História da psicologia (4ª ed). AMGH./Hothersall, D., & Lovett, B. J. (2022). History of psychology (5th edition). Cambridge University Press.
- Kuhn, T. S. (2009). A tensão essencial. Biblioteca De Filosofia Contemporânea. Edições 70.
- Machado, T. S. (2019). Psicologia geral. Universidade Aberta (eUAb. Universitária; 21). ISBN 978-972-674-852-6.
- Schultz, D. P., & Schultz, S. E (2019). História da psicologia moderna (11ªed.). Cengage Learning.
- http://www.apa.org/about/division/div26.aspx
Obs: Additional, more specific bibliography may be added.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Teaching methodologies and learning activities include: a) theoretical sessions, with curricular content exposure and discussion; b) theoretical and practical tasks; c) and independent study. The evaluation process include knowledge assessment tests, theoretical and practical exercises application of knowledge and skills conducted throughout the semester, and oral or written presentations.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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