Behaviorists and Cognitivist models

Code:

P410

Acronym:

MCC

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Psychology

Instance: 2013/2014 - 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	139	Official Curricular Structure	2	-	6	54	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

At the end of this curricular unit the student should:

 

1 – Know the plurality of discourses and psychological intervention techniques offered in the domain of behavioural and cognitive perspectives.

 

2 – Know how to critically analyse the different conceptualization of: (a) functioning and psychological development; b) dysfunctionality theory and c) psychological change strategies in the domain of behaviourism and classical cognitivism.

 

3 – Have acquired concepts relative to psychological intervention procedures in the behavioural and cognitive models.

 

4 – Be able to reflect on the different intervention models, considering their rational and the techniques that are derived from them.

Learning outcomes and competences

The explanation of the contents with the use of images, examples and demonstrations allows the acquisition of knowledge of the theoretical models and the cognitive behavioral interventions.

 

The role play exercises facilitate the demonstration of concepts and techniques discussed in lectures and also facilitate the acquisition of knowledge related to the procedures for changing human behavior. The reading of classic texts, the preparation of summaries and the discussion of texts in the classroom allow contact with the original mode of expression of the most important authors in this field. The viewing and discussion of videos is an alternative to lecturing, allowing students to visualize the application of evaluation techniques and behavioral and cognitive intervention.

 

Working method

Presencial

Program

1 - Behavioral approaches: General characterization

2 - The model of classical conditioning

3 - The model of operant conditioning

4 - The model of Bandura's social learning

5 - The cognitivist approaches: General introduction

6 - The model of self-control.

7 - The competency framework for dealing with problematic situations (coping skills)

8 - Models of cognitive restructuring: Self-instruction training of Meichenbaum; rational emotive therapy of A. Ellis and Cognitive Therapy of A. T. Beck

Mandatory literature

Masters John C. 070; Behavior therapy. ISBN: 0-15-505376-0
Dobson Keith S. 340; Handbook of cognitive-behavioural therapies. ISBN: 0-09-173195-X
Bandura Albert 340; Self-efficacy in changing societies. ISBN: 0-521-58696-8
Gonçalves Óscar F.; Terapias cognitivas. ISBN: 972-36-0285-7
Joyce-Moniz Luís; A^modificação do comportamento. ISBN: 972-24-1164-0
Gonçalves Oscar Filipe; Terapia comportamental

Teaching methods and learning activities

The contact hours with students will be occupied in lectures and practical classes.

The theoretical classes involve the exposure of contents with the help of images, examples and demonstrations.

The classes involve: a) role play exercises to demonstrate concepts and techniques discussed in lectures, b) preparing summaries and discussion of texts in class c) viewing and discussing videos.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	70,00
Trabalho de campo	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	30,00
Frequência das aulas	46,00
Trabalho de campo	15,00
Total:	91,00

Calculation formula of final grade

1) a. 2 tests of continuous evaluation or final exam. or b) Final exam (70%)
4. Practical work (30%)