Cursos / 1º Ciclo / Institute of Psychology and Educational Sciences :: Psychology

PSICOLOGIA DA MOTIVAÇÃO E DAS EMOÇÕES - 2018/2019

2º curricular year
Semestralidade: 1st semester
ECTS: 6

Teachers

Leading Teacher: Prof. Doutor Paulo Moreira
Assistant Professor: Prof. Doutor Paulo Moreira

Class type and School hours

Orientação Tutorial : 1 Horas
Teórico-prática : 2 Horas

Teaching Language

Portuguese

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Programme

1.Introduction to the study of emotions and motivation
1.1.Concepts and constructs;
1.2.Epistemological foundations: historical and multidisciplinary evolution;
2.Emotions as a multidimensional phenomenon
2.1.Behavioral genetics; neuroanatomic circuitries; psychophysiology of emotions; facial and vocal expression;
2.2.Cognitive dimensions: atention, memory, learning, decision-making, executive functioning and meaning making;
2.3.Social dimensions:interpersonal relations, social and relational context and culture;
3.Emotional system development
3.1.Components of the emotional experience: emotional appraisal, awareness, understanding, expression and regulation
3.2.From temperament to self and identity
4.Emotions and adaptation: psychopathology, competence, health, economy, education, subjective wellbeing
5.Characteritics and functions of basic emotions:fear, anger, sadness, love, joy
6.Emotion/Cognition Interaction: the case of Motivation;
6.1. Emotion, motivation and self-regulation

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