Adult and Ageing Development Psychology

Code:

P500

Acronym:

PDAI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Psychology

Instance: 2012/2013 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Psychology
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master Psychology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIPSI	267	Official Curricular Structure 2007/2008	3	-	6	54	162
		Official Curricular Structure	2	-	6	54	162
		Official Curricular Structure 2012	3	-	6	54	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

It is expected that the student will be able:
. to understand and discuss the development in the adult years and ageing, in light of the concepts and the theoretical perspectives approached in this unit;
. to identify the most significant developmental contexts of the adult and the aged, the underlying processes and the main changes that occur in the life cycle, as well as the impact on the individual reorganization and/or on the systems in which he/she participates;
. to discuss the psychological, social and cultural meanings of ageing;
. to approach the role of the psychologist in promoting the psychological development of the adult and the aged according to a multisystemic perspective.

Program

1. Theoretical perspectives of adult development and ageing
The perspective of the life cycle of Baltes;
Erikson and the developmental tasks of the adult years and ageing.

2. Differential contexts of development in the adult years and ageing
The relationships across time
The meaning of friendship across time
Romantic relationships
The family and the changes in parenthood and in the marital system;
Work, retirement and the organization of leisure and free time.

3. Ageing in the context of development
Social and historical representations about ageing;
Challenges of longevity to the social organization;
Biopsychossociological conceptions of ageing;
Intergenerational ties and the development of the several generations;
Death, loss and grieving processes;
Abuse and victimization of the old aged;
Successful aging

4. The role of the psychologist in the promotion of development and quality of life of the adult and the aged
Contexts and modalities of psychological intervention; Objectives and limitations of working with ageing people. Interdisciplinarity and multisystemic intervention.

Mandatory literature

Cavanaugh John C.; Adult development and aging. ISBN: 0-534-52066-9
Demick Jack 340; Handbook of adult development. ISBN: 0-306-467858-5

Complementary Bibliography

Baltes, P.B.; Theoretical propositions of life-span developmental Psychology. On the dynamics between growth and decline, Developmental Psychology, 23, 611-696, 1987
Baltes, P.B.; The many faces of human ageing: toward a psychological culture of old age., Psychological Medicine, 21, 837-854, 1991
Magai Carol ed. lit.; Handbook of emotion, adult development, and aging. ISBN: ISBN 0-12-464995-5
Vandenplas-Holper Christiane; Desenvolvimento psicológico na idade adulta e durante a velhice. ISBN: 972-41-2157-7
Marchand Helena; Temas de desenvolvimento psicológico do adulto e do idoso. ISBN: ISBN 972-8535-69-4
Whitbourne Susan Krauss; Adult development and aging. ISBN: 0-471-45821-X
Erikson Erik H.; Infância e sociedade
Lima Margarida Pedroso de; Posso participar?. ISBN: 972-43-0860-X
Birren James E.; Handbook of the psycology of aging. ISBN: 0-442-21401-4
Oliveira José H. Barros de; Psicologia do envelhecimento e do idoso. ISBN: 972-8082-67-3
Fonseca António Manuel; Desenvolvimento humano e envelhecimento. ISBN: 972-796-156-8
Paúl Maria Constança; Psicologia dos idosos. ISBN: 972-96044-2-8
Knight Bob G.; Psychotherapy with older adults. ISBN: 978-0-7619-2373-2

Teaching methods and learning activities

Methods of oral presentation of the thematic subjects in the context of the large group;
Intentional creation of opportunities for discussion based upon contributions of teachers and students;
The teachers will appeal to their clinical experience in order to exemplify some of the concepts, but also processes and dilemnas present in psychological intervention;
Deepening and sistematization of knowlegde upon suggested readings and autonomous search of materials;
The last lesson is dedicated to a round table with psychologists working in the field with adults and aged people.

The practical classes will be especially dedicated to the discussion, elaboration and reflection about the topics discussed in theoretical classes, by viewing and discussing videos and texts related to issues of course unit, analysis of case studies, group and individual work.

Software

Não aplicável

keywords

Social sciences > Psychological sciences > Psychology > Developmental psychology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	38,50
	Trabalho laboratorial	16,00
	Exame	2,00
	Trabalho escrito	20,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
	Estudo autónomo	85,5
	Total:	85,50

Eligibility for exams

Attendance in theoretical classes is not included in the evaluation, but the student must attend 75% of practical classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

The assessment follows a mixed regime consisting of a final exam (70%) and a continuous assessment (30%, of which 15% will be the presentation / discussion, small group, of one of the topics addressed in theory classes and the remaining 15% a recession individual critical about one of the themes of the course) throughout the semester and will be on a scale of 0 to 20.
Students who obtain a score of 8 or 9 in the final exam have the possibility to be submitted to an oral exam.

Examinations or Special Assignments

There aren't.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to the official regulation of the FPCE-UP

Classification improvement

According to the official regulation of the FPCE-UP