Code: | P410 | Acronym: | MCC |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Psychology |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Psychology |
Course/CS Responsible: | Integrated Master Psychology |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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MIPSI | 172 | Official Curricular Structure | 2 | - | 6 | 54 | 162 |
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 upon the different intervention models, considering their rational and the techniques that are derived from them.
5 – Understand the implications of choosing an epistemological perspective for a future psychological pratice
The exposure of contents with the use of images, examples and demonstrations and the autonomous study that is expected when developing the essay will give the student knowledge within the major models that this CU covers, as well as the basic concepts of the procedures of psychological intervention. Discussions from this exposure as well as from visualizing videos, role-playing, and solving problems exercices in each class will allow the student not only to consolidate this knowledge and concepts but also the development of interpersonal, comunicatuion and adaptability soft skills, so that the student can be able to critically think and reflect about the different theories and their applicability. Adicionally, writing an essay in small groups that applies a specific model to a specific context will allow the acquisition of teamwork and psychological practice work ethic skills
1 - Introduction to behaviorism.
2 - Classic conditioning paradigm and associated behavioral techniques
3 - Operant conditioning paradigm and associated behavioral techniques.
4 - Social learning paradigm (Bandura)
5 - Self-control paradigm
6 - The competency framework for dealing with problematic situations (coping skills)
7. Cognitive Reestructuring models: Self-instruction training of Meichenbaum; The rational-emotive therapy approach; The cognitive therapy approach of Aaron T. Beck.
8. Third wave therapies - Theory and applications.
Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
The contact hours with students will be occupied in lectures and theoretical-practical classes.
The theoretical classes involve the exposure of contents with and discussion in large groups, along with images, examples and demonstrations to engage in discussions.
Theoretical-practical 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 showing behavioral and cognitive interventions
Use of moodle to interact and pass materials to students
designation | Weight (%) |
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Trabalho escrito | 35,00 |
Teste | 65,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 72,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 54,00 |
Trabalho de investigação | 36,00 |
Total: | 162,00 |
(A) The exam represents 65% of the final grade. Must have at least 8 points, out of 20.
(B) Practical work (35%), minimum classification = 8 points out of 20.
All the points are in the scale of 0 to 20.
To obtain the credits students must have a grade equal to or greater than 9,5.
The practical works' classification and the practical classes' attendance are valid for the current year.