2024

Psychology of Cognition and Emotion

Name: Psychology of Cognition and Emotion
Code: PSI13141L
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

- To know the theoretical models on the study of the human emotion.
- To know the different types, components, and functions of emotions and feelings.
- To differentiate the concepts of emotion and feeling;
- To know and describe the main theories of emotions and their impact on human thinking and behavior.
- To understand how human cognition constructs meaning about the world and himself.
- To relate biological and cultural processes in the construction of the human mind.
- To reflect critically on unit contents and its relevance for the development of human potential.

Contents

1. EMOTIONS
1.1. Concept of emotion
1.2. Components of emotions
1.3. Theories of Emotions
1.4. Types of Emotions
1.5. Functions of Emotions

2. FEELINGS
1.1. Concept of feeling
1.2. Components of feelings
1.3. Theory of feelings
1.4. Types of feelings
1.5. Feelings, biology, and culture

3. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COGNITIVE AND AFFECTIVE PROCESSES
3.1. The relationship between emotions/feelings and cognitive processes
3.2. Metacognition, affect and emotional regulation

Teaching Methods

- Lectures for the presentation of the syllabus.
- Search recent scientific articles by students.
- Discussion of concepts and themes from written texts to reflect on the knowledge acquired (individually and in small groups).
- Observation and conducting laboratory experiments.
- View scientific documentaries.
Evaluation: Working Groups (50%) and written test (50%).

Teaching Staff

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