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14856
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| Year |
2
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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 |
NA
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Mode of delivery |
Face-to-face
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Work placements |
NA
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Learning outcomes |
- Theoretical knowledge associated with interpersonal processes in order to identify and characterize individuals and groups in social contexts.
- Theoretical competences in comprehending how small groups function, in particular in relation to group formation and dynamics.
- Introduction competences of small group research literature analysis in order to promote the comprehension of group use as a change/intervention tool.
- Competences for the application of acquired knowledge as well as understanding and executing critical analysis of issues with social relevance.
- Interpersonal skillsto work in groups in order to carry out practical activities and theoretical studies of the curricular unit.
- Skill set in communicating ideas, problems and solutions, resulting from the activities of analysis, synthesis and reflection carried out in individual and group work.
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Syllabus |
1. Interpersonal processes: relationships between people
1.1. Interpersonal relationships: theoretical and conceptual framework.
1.2. Prossocial and antissocial behaviour.
2. Group dynamics: study of group and people in interaction
2.1. Structure and dynamics.
2.2. Formation and development.
2.3. Interdependence and cohesion.
2.4. Emotions and emotional expression.
2.5. Conflict and conflict resolution.
2.6. Autonomy and leadership.
2.7. Problem-solving and decision making.
3. Intervention in and with groups: people and group on change.
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Main Bibliography |
1. Bierhoff, H.-W. (2002). Prosocial behaviour (1st ed.). Psychology Press.
2. Clarke, D. (2003). Pro-social and anti-social behaviour (1st ed.). Routledge.
3. Jackson-Dwyer, D. (2013). Interpersonal relationships (1st ed.). Routledge.
4. Dimas, I., Alves, M., Lourenço, P., & Rebelo, T. (2016). Equipas de trabalho: Instrumentos de avaliação. Sílabo.
5. Franz, T. M. (2012). Group dynamics and team interventions: Understanding and improving team performance. Wiley-Blackwell
6. Forsyth, D. R. (2019). Group dynamics (7th ed.). Cengage.
7. Krahé, B. (2013). The social psychology of aggression (2nd ed.). Psychology Press.
8. Reis, T. H. & Rusbult, C. E. (Eds.) (2004). Close relationships: Key readings. Psychology Press.
9. Silberman, M. (2007) (Ed.). The Handbook of experiential learning. John Wiley & Sons.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Theoretical contact sessions: lecture.
Theoretical-practical contact sessions: search, review and analysis of scientific literature; individual and group analysis of theoretical and theoretical-practical documents; individual and group analysis of case studies; lesson planning and presentation; simulation exercises; group dynamics exercises.
Evaluation strategies: Individual tests for theoretical knowledge evaluation; Written theoretical-practical assignments carried out under independent work.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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