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Thought and Language Psychology

Code 14851
Year 2
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 6
Workload T(30H)/TP(30H)
Scientific area Psychology
Entry requirements There are no prerequisites
Mode of delivery Presential.
Work placements Not applicable.
Learning outcomes At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
(1) describe central phenomena of thought and language and the theories, models and constructs that support them;
(2) integrate and apply knowledge to explain real-life problems by applying explanatory theories of cognition;
(3) draw implications for understanding the individual as a whole;
(4) communicate clearly, orally and in writing in Portuguese;
(5) develop skills in analysing and synthesising documents in Portuguese and foreign languages;
(6) develop interpersonal skills through co-operative group work;
(7) use laboratory resources whenever possible and the Moodle platform.
Syllabus 1. Mental representation of knowledge: Mental images, cognitive maps and propositions.
2. Mental organisation of knowledge: Declarative knowledge organisation; Procedural or executive knowledge; Integrative models of declarative and non-declarative knowledge representation.
3. Language: Language comprehension; Reading; Discourse comprehension; Language and thought; Language in a social context. Neuropsychology of language.
4. Problem Solving and Creativity: Types of problems; Obstacles and aids to problem solving; Expertise, knowledge and problem solving; Creativity.
5. Reasoning and Decision Making: Deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning; Neuroscience of reasoning; Decision making.
Main Bibliography - Brown, C. M & Hagoort, P. (2000). The neurocognition of language. Oxford University
- Eysenk, M.W & Keane, M. T. (2017). Handbook of cognitive psychology. Artmed.
- Matlin, M. W. (2009). Cognitive psychology. John Wiley & Sons.
- Reed, S. (2009). Cognition: Theories and applications. Wadsworth.
- Sternberg, R. J. (2008). Cognitive psychology. Artmed.
- Sternberg, R. J. & Sternberg, K. (2012). Cognitive psychology. Wadsworth.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria Teaching methodology:
1. Lectures in Portuguese;
2. Practical exercises in the classroom;
3. Discussion of practical exercises in class

Assessment criteria/elements:
(1) 2 individual assessment exercises (attendance) (60% of the final grade)
(2) 4 group practical assignments in class and their discussion (40% of the final grade)

Criteria for admission to the exam:
1. be present for at least 50% of the lessons
2. Have completed all the assessment elements.
3. Attendance at all face-to-face assessment sessions.
4. Have obtained a minimum mark of 6 at the end of the continuous assessment.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2024-10-29

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