Sumários

Class 3.2 Summary

15 Outubro 2026, 13:30 • Mafalda Esteves

Practical application and consolidation of CP3 and CP4 through interactive exercises and case studies. Review of neural communication and nervous system functions; critical examination of common myths about the brain. Analysis of a classic case (Phieneas Gage) involving brain structures, functional specialisation and brain lesions. Group discussion of the contributions and limitations of biological explanations of behaviour.

Class 3.1 Summary

14 Outubro 2026, 13:30 • Mafalda Esteves

Biological Bases of Behaviour and the Brain

Introduction to the biological bases of behaviour: neurons, neural communication, synapses and neurotransmitters; organisation and functions of the nervous and endocrine systems. Overview of brain structures and functions, hemispheric specialisation. Introduction to methods for studying the brain (EEG, fMRI, lesion studies and TMS), and discussion of the relationship between brain activity and behaviour.

Class 2.2 Summary

8 Outubro 2026, 13:30 • Mafalda Esteves

Review of research methods (external and internal validity) and ethical principles in Psychology.
Group analysis of scientific studies using qualitative, observational, correlational and experimental methods.
Identification of research questions, methods, evidence and limitations.
Discussion and comparison of findings through brief group presentations.
Application of ethical principles to research studies. 

Class 2.1 Summary

7 Outubro 2026, 13:30 • Mafalda Esteves

Introduction to scientific research in Psychology and the research process.
Overview of the main research methods: descriptive, qualitative, correlational and experimental.
Sampling, variables, correlation and causation.
Strengths and limitations of different research methods.
Introduction to ethical principles in psychological research.

Class 1.2 Summary

1 Outubro 2026, 13:30 • Mafalda Esteves

(CP1) Introduction: what is psychology;

  • Application of the main theoretical perspectives in Psychology to a case study, in small groups, using a critical-thinking tool (claim – evidence – alternative explanations).
  • Cross-group comparison of the explanations (jigsaw) and discussion of the biopsychosocial approach.