Sumários

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.

Class 1.1 Summary

30 setembro 2026, 13:30 • Mafalda Esteves

Presentation of the course, learning objectives, syllabus, teaching methodologies and assessment.
Introduction to Psychology as the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes.
Historical foundations of Psychology and introduction to the main theoretical perspectives.
Classroom discussion and construction of shared classroom agreements.