The Biopsychosocial Perspective in Human Development

Code:

P742

Acronym:

PBDH

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Psychology

Instance: 2013/2014 - 1S

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	42	Official Curricular Structure	3	-	3	30	81

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To understand theoretical constructs that guide practice in systemic approaches To understand the paradigm shift in approaching development - from diagnostic approaches to the biopsychosocial perspective To adopt an integrated vision by applying principles of the diagnosis – positive functioning continuum To apprehend the contribution of the biopsychosocial model in the assumption of a systemic way of thinking To gain knowledge on procedures leading to co-construction of transdiciplinary narratives in assessment-intervention process To analyze real assessment-intervention situations, based on authentic assessment strategies and on principles of interventions with eco-cultural validity To understand the structure and usefulness of the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF, WHO, 2001) To realize the implications of the capabilities approach in understanding atypical development To identify research questions and methodologies within a biopsychosocial perspective

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of the course, Master's students should be able to create conditions for the construction of scientific knowledge to enable them to become competent professionals and to develop themselves as people who can manage their formative research.
In this sense, the skills acquired in this course should, above all, establish itself as an educational resource. Training should thus provide an adequate framework conceptual integration of the study of human development.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Not applicable

Program

The biopsychosocial paradigm: historical and conceptual framework: definitions, guiding constructs and perspectives. The contribution of G. Engel Systems theory and models of human development: theoretical and epistemological changes Issues of classification: from classifications of disease to classifications of functionality - The International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF; WHO, 2001) Systemic perspectives in assessment-intervention: from diagnostic approaches to the positive functioning perspective The biopsychosocial approach as a framework for methods and techniques - construction of transdisciplinary narratives The capabilities approach – its relations with the biopsychosocial model Multi-level assessment-intervention with the aim to promote ecological validity Basics of authentic assessment in typical and atypical development Research based on the biopsychosocial model in the study of disability phenomena

Mandatory literature

Comim Flavio 340; The^capability approach. ISBN: 978-0-521-15452-9
Frankel Richard M. 340; The^biopsychosocial approach. ISBN: 978-1-58046-061-3
Ghaemi S. Nassir; The^rise and fall of the biopsychosocial model. ISBN: 978-0-80-189390-2
Snyder C. R. 340; Handbook of positive psychology. ISBN: 0-19-513533-4

Teaching methods and learning activities

1. Expository; 2. Tutorial; 3. Experiential

keywords

Social sciences > Psychological sciences > Psychology > Developmental psychology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	20,00
Trabalho escrito	80,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese
Estudo autónomo
Frequência das aulas
Trabalho de campo
Total:	0,00

Eligibility for exams

Formative evaluation without final exam. Students must attend at least 75 % of the classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

20% + 80%= 100%

Final evaluation is based on two works developed in small group (three students per group): (1) Oral presentation on literature review (20%); (2) written assignment, in the format of a scientific paper according to APA norms.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Internship work/project

Not applicable

 

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Where the statute does not allow the student will attend classes (WS, AAC ...), students can take advantage of this right in relation to participation in classroom lessons. However, taking into account the characteristics of the assessment components of this course, the student will have to participate in class (at least 75%) and perform activities that are subject to evaluation. Other situations involving a special assessment will be analyzed together with the teacher at the beginning of the semester.

 

Classification improvement

It is contemplated to improve the rating at the time of appeal.