5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 60,0 TP + 15,0 OT , Cód. 203314.
Lecturer
- Isabel Maria da Cruz Ferreira (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Objectives
1. Adquirir conhecimentos acerca das principais perspetivas teóricas sobre as diferenças a nível cognitivo, emocional e comportamental
2. Explicar as principais diferenças individuais
3. Interpretar os resultados de estudos relativos às diferenças
4. Reconhecer o impacto das diferenças nas organizações.
Program
1. Introduction to Differential Psychology: 1.1 Conceptual Delimitation; 1.2 Main Precursors; 1.3 Method
2. Origins of Individual Differences: 2.1 Heredity; 2.2 Environment
3. Individual Differences: 3.1 Intelligence; 3.2 Personality; 3.3 Creativity
4. Intergroup Differences: 4.1 Age; 4.2 Gender; 4.3 Generation
5. Differences and Impact on Organizations: 5.1 Individual; 5.1 Group
Evaluation Methodology
During term time: submission of a group assignment and its presentation over the semester (worth 25%) and a written exam at the end of the semester (worth 75%). Students whose weighted average is equal to or greater than 9.5 (nine point five) and who score a minimum of 7.0 (seven point zero) in the written test are exempt from the exam. Both the group work and the written test are graded on a scale of 0 to 20.
- Exam periods: written test (100 per cent).
- Another form of assessment may be agreed upon for Erasmus students.
Bibliography
- Flores-Mendoza, C. (2006). Introdução à Psicologia das Diferenças Individuais. Porto Alegre: Artmed Editora
- Libran , E. (2016). Manual De Psicologia Diferencial: Inteligencia Y Personalidad. Málaga: Editora Club Universitario
- Marañon, R. (2018). Manual de Psicología diferencial: METODOS, MODELOS Y APLICACIONES. Madrid: Pirâmide
- Pueyo, A. (1999). Manual de Psicologia Diferencial. Madrid: McGraw-Hill Interamericana
Teaching Method
Sessions with oral presentations (supported by datashow) and presentation/discussion of research papers.
Presentation and public defence of students' work.
Software used in class
