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14873
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| Year |
3
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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 |
N.A.
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Mode of delivery |
Face to face
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Work placements |
No
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Learning outcomes |
This curricular unit aims to promote the acquisition of knowledge about the main models of understanding psychopathological changes, recognizing the reciprocal influences of biological, psychological, and social factors. It also aims to develop knowledge that allows the identification and characterization of the most frequent psychopathological disorders in children and
At the end of this curricular unit, students are expected to demonstrate knowledge about the models of understanding psychopathological changes from an integrative and multidimensional perspective; to know the main diagnostic classification systems and critically reflect on them; to identify and characterize the most frequent psychological disorders in children and adolescents; to reflect on the ethical and deontological implications of identifying and classifying psychological disorders; and to demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas, problems, and solutions.
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Syllabus |
1. Definition and scope of the study of Psychopathology
2. Karl Jaspers and the phenomenological approach
3. Theoretical Models in Psychopathology
4. The main systems of diagnostic classification
5. Psychopathological disorders on childhood and adolescence
- Disorders of Childhood
- Anxiety and Mood Disorders
- Disruptive behavior disorders and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Eating disorders and Elimination Disorders
- Autistic spectrum disorders
- Others disorders.
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Main Bibliography |
- APA (2014). DSM-5 - Manual de Diagnóstico e Estatística das Perturbações Mentais (5nd ed). Climepsi Editores.
- Castonguay, L., & Oltmans. T. (2013). Psychopatology: from science to clinical practice. The Guilford Press
- Correia, D. (2023). Manual de Psicopatologia (3.ª ed). Lidel
- Davey, G. (2008). Psychopathology: Research, Assessment and Treatment in Clinical Psychology. Wiley-Blackwell
- Mazet P., & Stoleru S. (2003). Psicopatologia do lactente e da criança pequena. Climepsi Editores.
- Scharfetter, C. (2005). Introdução à Psicopatologia Geral (3.ª Ed). Climepsi Editores
- Weis, R. (2017). Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology (3rd Edition). SAGE
- World Health Organization (2022). International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD). WHO Library.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Teaching Methodologies:
Lectures and theoretical-practical sessions, with the presentation of concepts, including group reading of scientific literature; active methodologies including in-class activities and group assignments with presentation and discussion.
Evaluation:
Exam/test to assess general knowledge and in-class activities.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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