Publication in the Diário da República: RCC 21/12/2010 [DR.4928/2011 21.03.2011]
5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 60,0 TP + 15,0 OT , Cód. 964037.
Lecturer
- Pedro Dias dos Santos (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
The students should be able to identify and integrate the main concepts, theories and approaches of differential psychology and gain the capacity to reflect on the theoretical aspects of this subject.
Program
1. Origin of the concept of Differential Psychology
2. Psychology and individual differences.
3. Heredity and environment.
4. Physical constitution and Human Behavior.
5. Typological theories of personality
6. The differential psychology of sex and gender.
7. Human Sexuality.
8. Psychological differences and age
9. Racial differences.
Evaluation Methodology
Mid-term test (50%)
Exploratory Study (50%)
Bibliography
- Bachs, J. (1999). Psicologia Diferencial. Lisboa: Plátano-Edições Técnicas
- Sternberg, J. (2000). Psicologia Cognitiva. Porto Alegre: Artmed Editora
Teaching Method
Lectures and tutorials.
Software used in class
Not applicable.
