2024
Epistemology and Psychology History
Name: Epistemology and Psychology History
Code: PSI11087L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Psychology
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Presentation
The curricular unit emphasizes the main currents of Psychology and the major questions that have been the focus of theory, research and practice
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
To reveal knowledge on epistemological foundations of main theoretical models in history of psychology;
To reveal knowledge on the main theories of human functioning throughout the history of psychology;
To understand the theoretical perspectives that have shaped the development of psychology;
To be able to show a critical position on the contents studied;
To be able to report contents on history of psychology following rules of scientific discourse
To reveal knowledge on the main theories of human functioning throughout the history of psychology;
To understand the theoretical perspectives that have shaped the development of psychology;
To be able to show a critical position on the contents studied;
To be able to report contents on history of psychology following rules of scientific discourse
Contents
EPISTEMOLOGICAL MATRIX OF PSYCHOLOGY
The nature of scientific knowledge
1.1. Positivism
1.2. Interpretivism
THE CONSTRUCTION OF PSYCHOLOGY AS A SCIENCE
The relevance of studying the history of psychology
2.1. Pre-scientific psychology: the influence of philosophy
PSYCHOLOGY AS A SCIENCE
The founders of the new science
3.1. The physiologists (Weber, Fechner, and Helmholtz)
3.2. Wundt and the structuralist approach to consciousness
3.3. William James and the functionalist approach to consciousness
3.4. Assessment in psychology: Galton and Binet
3.5. The emergence of psychology in Portugal: Faria de Vasconcelos and Aurélio da Costa Ferreira
3.6. Psychoanalysis
3.7. Behaviorism
3.8. Gestalt psychology
3.9. Cognitive psychology
RECURRING THEMES IN THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY
The body/mind relationship
Consciousness
The unconscious
External influence versus internal influence on behavior
The nature of scientific knowledge
1.1. Positivism
1.2. Interpretivism
THE CONSTRUCTION OF PSYCHOLOGY AS A SCIENCE
The relevance of studying the history of psychology
2.1. Pre-scientific psychology: the influence of philosophy
PSYCHOLOGY AS A SCIENCE
The founders of the new science
3.1. The physiologists (Weber, Fechner, and Helmholtz)
3.2. Wundt and the structuralist approach to consciousness
3.3. William James and the functionalist approach to consciousness
3.4. Assessment in psychology: Galton and Binet
3.5. The emergence of psychology in Portugal: Faria de Vasconcelos and Aurélio da Costa Ferreira
3.6. Psychoanalysis
3.7. Behaviorism
3.8. Gestalt psychology
3.9. Cognitive psychology
RECURRING THEMES IN THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY
The body/mind relationship
Consciousness
The unconscious
External influence versus internal influence on behavior
Teaching Methods
Theoretical classes - expository methodology of contents, dialogue with students encouraging the understanding of theory considering everyday experiences and practical exercises. These methodologies aim to foster learning of relevant content, critical thinking and articulation of theory and practice.
Practical classes ? involves oral presentations of work, debate on recurring themes in the history of psychology (e.g.: body/mind duality; conscious/unconscious; biology and behaviour), group work to solve challenging situations that the teacher proposes to students are methods aiming to promote oral communication, theory-practice relationship and collaborative work.
Open classes (in person or online) - with national and international guests to facilitate the approximation of theory and practice or the internationalization of training.
Independent work outside of ? involves research, reading of texts and preparation of content in groups. Voluntary collaboration in research
Practical classes ? involves oral presentations of work, debate on recurring themes in the history of psychology (e.g.: body/mind duality; conscious/unconscious; biology and behaviour), group work to solve challenging situations that the teacher proposes to students are methods aiming to promote oral communication, theory-practice relationship and collaborative work.
Open classes (in person or online) - with national and international guests to facilitate the approximation of theory and practice or the internationalization of training.
Independent work outside of ? involves research, reading of texts and preparation of content in groups. Voluntary collaboration in research
Assessment
Continuous evaluation
Completion of a written exam (weighted at 70%) at the end of the semester, and a practical assignment (weighted at 30%). The written exam assesses the content of the theoretical classes.
Attendance must not be less than 75% of the theoretical classes and 75% of the practical classes. Participation in the classes is a factor in the final grade.
Final evaluation
Students who choose the exam system must take a written exam (weighted at 70%) and a practical exam (weighted at 30%). The content of the written exam will cover all the material taught in the theoretical and theoretical-practical classes. The "practical exam" will include the content of the assignments done in the practical classes.
Students are considered to have passed if they achieve a final grade of 10 (ten) or higher.
Completion of a written exam (weighted at 70%) at the end of the semester, and a practical assignment (weighted at 30%). The written exam assesses the content of the theoretical classes.
Attendance must not be less than 75% of the theoretical classes and 75% of the practical classes. Participation in the classes is a factor in the final grade.
Final evaluation
Students who choose the exam system must take a written exam (weighted at 70%) and a practical exam (weighted at 30%). The content of the written exam will cover all the material taught in the theoretical and theoretical-practical classes. The "practical exam" will include the content of the assignments done in the practical classes.
Students are considered to have passed if they achieve a final grade of 10 (ten) or higher.
Teaching Staff
- Paulo Miguel da Silva Cardoso [responsible]
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