ISMAT 182

General Psychology

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  In Psychology, knowledge is acquired through the scientific method. Therefore, this course aims to provide an introduction to general scientific thought and the research process within this specific discipline. Because it is a process that cuts across various subfields of Psychology, it is important that students become familiar with it from the beginning of their university education. Additionally, knowledge of the scientific method enhances students' ability to critically analyze scientific claims and identify pseudoscientific statements.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1 - Introduction to the study of Psychology 1.1. A science with many faces 1.2. Psychology field and its perspectives 2 - Definition and object of study of Psychology 2.1. The cognition 2.1.2 Physiological basis of behavior 2.2.3. Introduction to basic psychological processes 2.2. Social behavior 2.3. Individual Differences 3 - Applications of Psychology as Science: intervention areas and contexts 4 - The role of the psychologist in society 5 - Future directions
• ObjectivosObjectives

  In this course, we aim to present Psychology as the science of human behavior and cognitive processes, equipping students with basic competencies in understanding this disciplinary area. By the end of the semester, students should be able to: 1) indicate means of obtaining knowledge; 2) distinguish science from pseudoscience; 3) identify the object of study and the objectives of research in Psychology; 4) identify the main psychological processes; 5) understand the interaction between biological, social, and psychological factors in determining psychological processes; 6) know the various areas of practice in Psychology; 7) know the ethical principles that govern intervention in Psychology.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Coon, D., & Mitterer, J. (2010). Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to mind and behavior. USA:  Wadsworth. Demont, E. (2015). A Psicologia: História, conceitos, métodos, experiências. Lisboa: Edições Texto e Grafia. Gleitman, H.,et al. (2011). Psicologia. 10ª edição. Lisboa: FCG. Plotnik, R., & Kouyoumdgian, H. (2011). Introduction to Psychology. (9th edition). USA. Wadsworth. Ralha-Simões, H. (2017). Psicologia: As noções essenciais. Lisboa: Papa-Letras. Weiner, I. et al. (2012). Handbook of Psychology, Experimental Psychology. London: Wiley.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Theoretical classes using new technologies (problem-based learning; flipped classroom; online activities) for theoretical-practical illustration, such as viewing documentaries, seminars, lectures, among others, with the aim of fostering a closer contact between the theoretical exposition (given in class) and the more practical component, such as the activities developed by professionals in the field of behavioral and mental sciences.  
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  7
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não