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Presentation
Presentation
The curricular unit of Basic Psychological Processes II fits into the domain of cognitive sciences, primarily aimed at understanding mental processes. In this context, it is intended to introduce the conceptual and empirical foundations of the Psychology of Memory, along with the exploration of its applications and developments in psychological science, with special emphasis on the training domains covered in various curricular units of the degree, such as the study of individual differences, the understanding of normative psychological functioning and dysfunctionality, the cognitive development throughout life, or even the functional interaction between memory and other cognitive processes. In addition to its conceptual transversality, it is intended to deepen scientific competences based on the knowledge and application of the main research paradigms in the field of human memory.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 6
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULP608-22178
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
C.1 Conceptual foundations in the Psychology of Memory 1.1 Theoretical Frameworks and Research Paradigms 1.1.1 Genesis and conceptual evolution of memory models 1.1.2 Research paradigms and memory tasks 1.2. Memory Systems and Processes 1.2.1 Memory systems: taxonomies based on duration, functions and contents 1.2.2 Memory processes: encoding and transfer, retrieval, forgetting and memory distortion C.2 Applied Memory Research 2.1 Individual differences: deficits and exceptionality 2.2 Learning, organization and knowledge representation 2.3 Developmental patterns and cognitive decline: normativity and dysfunctionality 2.4 Cognitive rehabilitation C.3 Recent developments, controversies and research trends on memory
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Objectives
Objectives
The learning outcomes (LO) can be operationalized as follows: LO1. To understand and critically analyze the conceptual foundations of the Psychology of Memory. LO2. To integrate the theoretical and empirical framework of Memory into the comprehensive disciplinary field of Human Cognition. LO3. To comprehend the main research paradigms of Memory. LO4. To master the main principles of experimental paradigms in psychological investigation. LO5. To understand the applications of Memory research in studying individual differences, normative functioning, and memory impairments. LO6. To demonstrate the ability to apply and transfer acquired scientific knowledge and skills to broader domains within Psychology.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
Participatory exposure methodology (TM1); analysis and discussion of case reports (TM2); use of functional magnetic resonance meta-analytic brain maps (TM3); research activities (TM4), analysis (TM5) and discussion of scientific papers (TM6); teacher feedback (TM7), peer feedback (TM8) and self-assessment (TM9); conducting experiments in laboratory classes (TM10), analysing data with digital tools (TM11) and writing of empirical reports (TM12). The selection and application of these methodologies is part of a set of pedagogical innovation practices, based on evidence, and adjusted to the objectives, contents, and competencies to be promoted in the course.
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References
References
Baddeley, A., Eysenck, M. W . & Anderson, M. C. (2025). Memory, 4rd ed. Routledge. Otani, H., & Schwartz, B. L. (Eds.). (2018). Handbook of research methods in human memory. Routledge. Sternberg, R. J., & Sternberg, K. (2017). Cognitive Psychology, 7th ed. Cengage Radvansky, G. A. (2021). Human Memory (4th Edition). Routledge Journals: Howe, M.L. & Otgaar, H. (Ed.s) (2025). Memory. Taylor & Francis Schwartz, B. L. (Ed.) (2025). Memory and Cognition. Psychonomic Society, Springer Starns, J. (Ed.). (2025). Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, memory and cognition. APA
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Assessment
Assessment
PT:
Descrição dos instrumentos de avaliação contínua e por exame:
A avaliação da componente teórica assumirá um regime de avaliação semi-cumulativa, com 2 provas escritas que totalizarão 40% (8 valores em 10) da classificação final (com uma ponderação de 20% cada) e 10% (2 valores) para a realização de uma tarefa de avaliação final. A avaliação distribuída da componente prática-laboratorial (PL) da Unidade Curricular contemplará a entrega de 3 relatórios práticos em grupo, dos quais serão avaliados: (1) uma reflexão crítica individual acerca da interação entre o protocolo experimental 1 e o construto em estudo (5%; 0.5v); (2) uma apresentação oral em grupo do protocolo prático 2 (análise de dados, resultados e reflexão crítica integrando evidência científica) num total de 15% (3.5v) da classificação final. Nesta componente, 20%(0.7v) da classificação será individual como resultado de questões individuais sobre a apresentação oral; e (3) avaliação do relatório escrito acerca do protocolo prático 3 (30%; 6v). A aprovação na UC requer uma assiduidade mínima a 70% das aulas de cada componente (excepto nas condições de isenção previstas no Regulamento de Avaliação) e uma classificação final mínima de 9,5 valores (em 20). Esta classificação resultará da média ponderada das componentes teórica e prática, desde que atingida uma classificação parcial mínima de 8,0 valores (em qualquer uma das componentes) e desde que a média global da UC totalize o mínimo de 9,5 valores. Classificações inferiores a 8 valores, em qualquer uma das componentes, constituem factor de exclusão da ponderação e resultam em não-aprovação à UC. Em caso de reprovação, a avaliação em cada uma das componentes será efetuada através de um exame escrito representativo das competências avaliadas durante a avaliação contínua.
EN:Description of the continuous and final assessment instruments:
The curricular unit (CU) will assume the independence of the theoretical and practical-laboratory components, thus requiring a minimum mark of 9.5 (out of 20) in each of the mentioned components for course approval. The evaluation of the theoretical component will adopt a semi-cumulative assessment regime, consisting of two written tests totaling 40% of the final grade (20% each), along with 10% allocated to tasks presented during classes. The distributed evaluation of the practical-laboratory component of the curricular unit includes the delivery of 3 group-written reports, of which it will be assessed: (1) an individual critical essay about the interaction between experimental protocol 1 and the construct being studied (5%; 0.5v); (2) an oral group presentation of experimental protocol 2 (data analysis, results, and critical reasoning integrating scientific evidence) in a total of 15% (3.5v) of the final classification. In this component, 20% (0.7v) of the score will be individual as a result of individual questions about the oral presentation; (3) assessment of the written report about experimental protocol 3 (30%; 6v) .In addition to achieving a minimum grade, approval in the PL component requires attendance of at least 70% of classes (except in the exceptions provided for in the Evaluation Regulation). In case of failure, the evaluation of theoretical and PL components will be carried out through a written exam representative of the competencies evaluated during the distributed evaluation.
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Mobility
Mobility
No




