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Psychology of Learning and Memory

Psychology of Learning and Memory

Code	14848
Year	1
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	T(30H)/TP(30H)
Scientific area	Psychology
Entry requirements	There are no prerequisites in this curricular unit
Mode of delivery	Face-to-face.
Learning outcomes	The overall objective is to promote an integrated understanding of learning and memory processes. At the end of the UC, the student should be able to: (1) describe central memory phenomena and the theories, models and constructs that underlie them; (2) integrate and apply knowledge to explain real-life problems, applying explanatory theories of learning and memory; (3) draw implications for understanding the individual as a whole;(4) develop analysis and synthesis skills based on documents on the topics of learning and memory; (5) develop interpersonal relationship skills through cooperative group work;(6) use laboratory resources
Syllabus	I - Memory 1. Fundamentals of memory 2. Memory systems 3. Memory in everyday life II - Learning 1. Main theories of learning and habituation 2. Classical, operant conditioning and constructivism
Main Bibliography	Anderson, J. R. (2000). Learning and memory: An integrated approach (2ª edition). Danvers. MA: Wiley. Baddeley, A.; Eysenck M. W. &, Anderson, M.C. (2020) Memory (3ª edition). Routledge. Domjan, M. (2010). Principios de aprendizaje y conduta (6ª edition). Wadsworth. Matlin, M. W. (2009). Cognitive Psychology (7ª edition). John Wiley & Sons Purdy, J. E.; Markham, M. R. ; Schwartz, B. L. & Gordon, W. C. (2000). Learning and memory (2ª edition). Wadsworth. Sternberg, R. J. & Sternberg, K. (2017). Psicologia cognitiva (2ª edition). Cengage Learning. Terry, W. S. (2009). Learning and memory : basic principles, processes, and procedures (6ª edition). Pearson Education
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.