Work Psychology and Social Sciences

Recommended Prerequisites

1^st cycle degree in Medicine.

Teaching Methods

Interactive theoretical lessons. Practical problems.

Learning Outcomes

Basic training on Organizational Psychology.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

- Chronobiology (CFS)

   Biological rhythms: parameters and analysis methodology;

   Shift work: consequences;

   Biological rhythms and pharmacological therapies;

   Sleep physiology;

   Classification of sleep disturbances;

   Differential diagnosis of insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness. Examples.

 

- Communication Theories (MPL):

   The model of informative communication;

   Branches of communication;

   The model of communication pragmatics.

 

- Organizational Behaviour (MAH):

   Psychology of organizations;

   Flexibility at work;

   Telecommuting;

   Unemployment;

   Human resource management.

 

- Stress and Coping (FAP)

Head Lecturer(s)

Manuel João Rodrigues Quartilho

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Other: 100.0%

Bibliography

Bibliografia fornecida pelos membros que leccionam cada um dos módulos da disciplina / Bibliography provided by faculty members who teach each of the modules that compose this curricular unit.