Differential Psychology

Code: PSI11110L

6 ECTS

Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours

Scientific Area: Psychology

Teaching languages: Portuguese

Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese

Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Sustainable Development Goals

3. Saúde de qualidade - Assegurar uma vida saudável e promover o bem-estar para todos, em todas as idades.

4. Educação de qualidade - Assegurar a educação inclusiva, e equitativa e de qualidade, e promover oportunidades de aprendizagem ao longo da vida para todos.

5. Igualdade de género - Alcançar a igualdade de gênero e empoderar todas as mulheres e meninas.

10. Reduzir as desigualdades - Reduzir as desigualdades dentro dos países e entre eles.

Learning Goals

Understands advanced psychological models in Differential Psychology and recognize their contribution to the application of Psychology to real life.
Knows and comprehends the complexity and interdependence of differential methods in studying personality and intelligence, and associated constructs.
Understands the study of individual differences as a process that promotes understanding human specificity and complexity.
Demonstrates skills in critical analysis and understanding of the studied models, in different application contexts, scientifically grounded and based on research data.
Develops research skills.
Develops ethical skills and respect for diversity.
Develops reflective, critical, and evaluative abilities regarding their work and autonomy.

1. The Development of Differential Psychology
1.1. Introduction: From the Origins to Current Research Perspectives
1.2. The Domain of Differential Psychology
1.3. Differential Methodology

2. Dimensions of Psychological Differences
2.2. Cognitive Domain
2.3. Conative Domain

3. Variety of Psychological Differences
3.1. Biological Causes and Individual Differences
3.2. Real World and Individual Differences
3.3. The Study of Differences Between Men and Women

4. Psychological Competencies, Interpersonal Relationships, and Psychological Well-being

Teaching Methods

Presentation, analysis, and discussion of theoretical content and practical examples;
Presentation and critical discussion of research data on the topics of the course unit.
Tutorials support the development of research assignments on the course unit's topics.

Assessment

Students may choose, according to the current regulations at the University of Évora, between the continuous assessment system and the final assessment system.
The assessment, in both systems, includes an individual written test (40%) and 2 assignments, one involving theoretical reflection and discussion with an oral presentation and written text, along with an individual reflection (25%), and one focusing on the development and exploration of a topic using the differential method, with an oral presentation and written text, along with an individual reflection (35%).
A minimum of 75% attendance is required for students opting for the continuous assessment regimen.