Adult and Ageing Development Psychology

Code:

P500

Acronym:

PDAI

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	149	Official Curricular Structure	2	-	6	54	162
		Official Curricular Structure 2012	3	-	6	54	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

 

The objectives of the UC: . promote the reflection on the adulthood and elderly development, considering perspectives and concepts covered in the course; . enable students to identify the adults and elderly most significant life contexts, 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;. awareness among students to the importance of the senses psychological, social and cultural notion of aging; . knowledge and frame in a multisystemic perspective the role of the psychologist in promoting the psychological development of the adult and the elderly.

 

Learning outcomes and competences

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.

Working method

Presencial

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

Comments from the literature

In each class is recommended bibliography according to the themes addressed

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, interviews, news, texts, the contact with the contexts of intervention and other materials that promove the discussion related to issues of course unit; each group will be responsable for the discussion dinamization of one of the issues.

Software

Não aplicável

keywords

Social sciences > Psychological sciences > Psychology > Developmental psychology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

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

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	85,50
Frequência das aulas	38,50
Trabalho laboratorial	36,00
Total:	160,00

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% the dinamization/ discussion, in small group, of one of the topics addressed in theory classes) and will be on a scale of 0 to 20. The practical evaluation component must have a minimum grade of 8 and the theoretical component must have 10 values (with 8 or 9 can have an oral exam).

If the student does not have frequency on theoretical exam, the pratical grade component will be valid within 2 years

Examinations or Special Assignments

There aren't.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Working students and other students in special circumstances will be assessed in the same way that students in normal situation, but will have to make additional work (combining with the teacher) if they exceed the number of absences allowed.

Students with special educational needs should communicate with the Student Support Services at the beginning of the semester

Classification improvement

There is only the potential for improving in the final exam