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
- Andrea Isabel Oliveira da Costa e Sousa (2)
- Sónia Marisa Pedroso Gonçalves Bogas (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
This course aims to introduce the students to the study of individual and group differences in cognitive, emotional and behavioural variables, namely in the domains of physical and behavioural performance, personality and intelligence, as well as their relevance and applications to HRM.
Program
Historical antecedents, concept and object of differential psychology.
The method of differential psychology.
The origin of the differences: heredity-environment.
Major objects of study : physical and behavioural characteristics, personality, intelligence.
Group differences in terms of age, sex and gender, and culture.
Applications in the context of HRM.
Evaluation Methodology
Test (35% + 35%)
Work (30%
Bibliography
- Bachs, J. (1999). Psicologia Diferencial. Lisboa: Plátano-Edições Técnicas
- Reuchilin, M. (1998). A Psicologia Diferencial. LIsboa: Biblioteca Universitária. Biblioteca Universitária.
Teaching Method
The theoretical syllabus contents will be addressed using lecture methods. The practical component will involve the analysis of case studies and exercises held in the classroom. Continuous assessment will consist of two exams (70%) and one work (30%)
Software used in class
Not applicable.
