Class Basic Psychological Processes III

The UC aims to contribute to the recognition of the specificities of language and human emotions as systems of communication, interpersonal relation, and socialization, as well as their phylogenetic and evolutionary value. The interdependent relationship between these processes and cognitive processes is also discussed, as well as the development of language (spoken and written) and of emotion and other affective processes (e.g., emotional regulation). In the case of language, the systems of written language and its learning processes in the context of the alphabetic system are also discussed. The implications of emotions and emotional regulation for motivation and mental health are also discussed.   The UC includes theoretical and laboratory classes and includes the discussion of scientific texts, planning, and execution of experimental tasks, and tutorial sessions between students and professors for the preparation of reports.  

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S1 Language and its evolutionary value Communication, language, speech Definition and structural traits Biological Models, Aphasias S2 Language and cognition Theoretical proposals, empirical evidence CP3 Language acquisition and development Biological predispositions, cognitive processes, social dynamics Phonological, semantic, syntactic development CP4 Reading and writing Coding systems: logographic, syllabic, alphabetic Reading and writing: learning and impairments CP5 Introduction to emotion Scope, definition, and relationship to mood, feelings, motivation Functions, evolutionary value CP6 Evolution of the concept of emotion and theoretical perspectives CP7 Components of emotional processes Physiological, neuronal, cognitive, behavioural dimensions Measurement CP8 Emotional development and emotion regulation Early interaction, socialization individual differences CP9 Emotions: interfaces and implications Decision-making Applications of somatic experience, mentalization, self-reflexive functioning

The proposed and described teaching methodologies integrate a set of pedagogical innovation practices based on evidence, and adjusted to the objectives and contents of the curricular unit.

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