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14841
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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 |
Not applicable.
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Mode of delivery |
Face-to-face.
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Work placements |
Not applicable.
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Learning outcomes |
Students must:
1. To explain the perspective of Developmental Psychology, identifying the problems, methods, research techniques and specific theoretical models.
2. To characterize the main perspectives and the theoretical models about human development.
3. To articulate in an integrative and critical way the different theories and concepts about the psychological development.
4. To describe the characteristics and developmental changes of the child and the adolescence from theoretical references.
5. To explain the different developmental dimensions of childhood and adolescence.
6. To justify the individual development in the context in which it occurs.
7. To analyse the implications of developmental tasks on the adaptive functioning of the human being.
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Syllabus |
1. Developmental psychology
1.1. concept and object;
1.2. theoretical perspectives;
1.3. life cycle perspective.
2. Development in childhood
2.1. attachment: construct, perspectives and developmental implications;
2.2. cognitive development in childhood;
2.3. psychosocial development in childhood (emotions, self-awareness and self; self-concept, gender identity);
2.4. game and development.
3. Development in adolescence:
3.1. concept(s) of adolescence;
3.2. cognitive development;
3.3. physical development and psychological implications;
3.4. psychosocial development: family influences (parenting attitudes and practices, parenting styles; relationships with siblings and parents, and peers); identity.
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Main Bibliography |
Newman, B., & Newman, P. (2017). Development through life: a psychosocial approach (13th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Papalia, D. E. & Martorell, G. (2022). Desenvolvimento Humano (14 ed). Artmed.
Santrock, J. Deater-Deckard, K. & Lansford, J. (2021). Child Development: An Introduction (15th Edition). McGraw-Hill.
Santrock, J. (2018). Adolescence (17th Edition). McGraw-Hill.
Sprinthall, N., & Collins, W. (2011). Psicologia do Adolescente. Uma abordagem desenvolvimentista (5 ed). FCG.
Steinberg, L. (2022). ISE Adolescence (13ª ed). McGraw Hill.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Teaching and learning activities included in this Curricular Unit include the following:
- Collection and systematization of knowledge.
- Discussion and analysis of documents.
- Development of research-oriented databases for specific content.
- Carrying out individual and group work.
- Theoretical presentation/ systematization.
The parameters considered in the assessment of the Curricular Unit are:
- Participation / attitude in class.
- Theoretical and practical exercises conducted throughout the semester.
- Assessment tests.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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