2025
Developmental Psychology of Adult and Aged
Name: Developmental Psychology of Adult and Aged
Code: PSI13098L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Psychology
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
1. Conceptualize development as a process of transformation that occurs throughout the life cycle.
2. Understand human development processes in order to be able to investigate, describe and explain them
3. To know the developmental transformations that occur throughout adulthood and old age, through reflection on the theories of development and contact with these two stages of the life cycle.
4. To relate the different developmental trajectories with the factors that influence their construction and the contexts in which they occur.
5. Conceptualize the relationship between development and well-being and the role of the psychologist in promoting this, particularly in the aging process.
2. Understand human development processes in order to be able to investigate, describe and explain them
3. To know the developmental transformations that occur throughout adulthood and old age, through reflection on the theories of development and contact with these two stages of the life cycle.
4. To relate the different developmental trajectories with the factors that influence their construction and the contexts in which they occur.
5. Conceptualize the relationship between development and well-being and the role of the psychologist in promoting this, particularly in the aging process.
Contents
1.Development throughout the life cycle. Development, contexts. and construction of life trajectories. Research question in the study of development
2.Adulthood and old age and their meaning in evolutionary terms. From emerging adulthood to older adulthood. Aging in the context of development. Perspectives and theoretical models of adult development
3.Aspects of adult development. Physical transformations and the experience of the body. Cognitive development. Socio-affective development and its contexts (romantic relationships and conjugality; parenting and intergenerational relationships in the family; friendship relationships and social networks; work, retirement and leisure)
4.Development and well-being. The concepts of well-being and their relationship with development. Psychological perspectives on successful aging. Risks in aging. The place of psychology in promoting well-being throughout aging
2.Adulthood and old age and their meaning in evolutionary terms. From emerging adulthood to older adulthood. Aging in the context of development. Perspectives and theoretical models of adult development
3.Aspects of adult development. Physical transformations and the experience of the body. Cognitive development. Socio-affective development and its contexts (romantic relationships and conjugality; parenting and intergenerational relationships in the family; friendship relationships and social networks; work, retirement and leisure)
4.Development and well-being. The concepts of well-being and their relationship with development. Psychological perspectives on successful aging. Risks in aging. The place of psychology in promoting well-being throughout aging
Teaching Methods
In theoretical classes, the theoretical frameworks are presented, using questioning and critical discussion. It seeks to guide the autonomous study of students from the exploration of a set of questions raised in class. We also aim to bring students into contact with research in this area.In the practical classes, more participatory methodologies are used, which promote the skills to investigate and think about different aspects of development.
In this way, we seek to promote active learning, centered on the student, which leads to the construction of significant knowledge, developing interest in researching development processes.
In this way, we seek to promote active learning, centered on the student, which leads to the construction of significant knowledge, developing interest in researching development processes.
Assessment
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT REGIME
? Requires minimum attendance (75% attendance)
? Includes two assessment components. Students are considered to have passed if they obtain a final mark equal to or higher than 10 (ten) points. Students may not obtain a mark below 9.5 in either of the two components of this assessment regime.
COMPONENT 1 ? 50% of the final course grade
A written test to be taken in one of the classes during the semester.
COMPONENT 2 ? 50% of the final course grade
Group completion of several tasks focused on the theme of development and well-being across adulthood. These tasks will be carried out in practical classes (50%).
Presentation and discussion in-class of an interview with a young adult, adult, or older adult, conducted in a group (40%).
Group commentary on one of the presentations (10%).
For worker?student status or other special regimes, who cannot attend classes and wish to integrate this assessment regime, Component 2 will consist of an individual written assignment, without in-class presentation.
The grade awarded to this written assignment will be the final grade for Component 2.
FINAL EXAM ASSESSMENT REGIME
Written assessment exam, consisting of two parts, one of which has a more practical nature.
? Requires minimum attendance (75% attendance)
? Includes two assessment components. Students are considered to have passed if they obtain a final mark equal to or higher than 10 (ten) points. Students may not obtain a mark below 9.5 in either of the two components of this assessment regime.
COMPONENT 1 ? 50% of the final course grade
A written test to be taken in one of the classes during the semester.
COMPONENT 2 ? 50% of the final course grade
Group completion of several tasks focused on the theme of development and well-being across adulthood. These tasks will be carried out in practical classes (50%).
Presentation and discussion in-class of an interview with a young adult, adult, or older adult, conducted in a group (40%).
Group commentary on one of the presentations (10%).
For worker?student status or other special regimes, who cannot attend classes and wish to integrate this assessment regime, Component 2 will consist of an individual written assignment, without in-class presentation.
The grade awarded to this written assignment will be the final grade for Component 2.
FINAL EXAM ASSESSMENT REGIME
Written assessment exam, consisting of two parts, one of which has a more practical nature.
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