Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships

There is no recommended Basic Knowledge.

The curricular unit will be developed according to a theoretical-practical model with structured exposition of the contents and respective analysis and discussion or debate. An interrogative and interactive methodology will be used prior to the presentation of the main contents and concepts, and demonstration/exemplified by their practical application in everyday situations and resorting, whenever justified, to audiovisual means. It will also include moments of work in small groups, with tutorial support and the performance of dramatization exercises, role-playing, group dynamics and others, with guidance, and also autonomous study with research on the exposed content and reading and critical analysis of texts/articles.

The student must acquire:

Knowledge of:

* Communication and interpersonal relationships;

* Individual and group behavior and its influences. 

Skills for:

* Adopt verbal and non-verbal communication and interaction strategies with patients, other professionals and the public;

* Understand the surrounding world in the individual and relational scope;

* Recognize and discuss the importance of behavior in interpersonal relationships;

* Demonstrate empathy towards each other’s needs.

competencies for:

* Communicate and interact appropriately, in different professional contexts;

* Deal appropriately with the user and their family, respecting differences, rights and needs;

* Thinking critically about some psychological phenomena that have an impact on everyday life;

 * Interpret and analyze human behavior

1. Human communication and interpersonal relationships

1.1. human communication 

pragmatics of communication

Importance of studying communication and communication functions

Verbal (oral and written) and non-verbal communication, face-to-face communication and interview

Barriers to communication and communication fidelity

Attitudes in communication

1.2. Interpersonal relationship 

Interpersonal relationship styles

social interaction and interpersonal relationships

Factors that affect the quality of interpersonal relationships 

Self-concept, self-esteem and attributional processes

 Social cognition, impressions and factors for its formation, categorization and its dysfunctions.

 2. Conflict in interpersonal relationships

Types of conflict 

Dealing with conflicts and its handling skills

3. Motivation

Motivation and behavior

Motivation theories and approaches

4. The group – Group phenomena and leadership processes

4.1. group interaction and identity

Definition, characteristics and types of groups

The behavior in the group

Group work and its advantages and disadvantages 

Communication, effectiveness and group productivit 

Group cohesion and compliance pressure

4.2. Leadership

Leadership characteristics and styles

Roles and consequences of leadership.

Students are assessed through active participation in classes (small reflection work in groups throughout the approach to the syllabus, participatory initiative, punctuality and attendance); more in-depth group work, written and with oral presentation, on content covered in the discipline, which reveals the ability to reflect on them; and a written test, knowledge assessment, summative, consisting of questions that evaluate the extent and depth of theoretical knowledge acquired in the discipline and the ability to practically apply this knowledge to everyday situations and specific to the scientific area of ​​the course.

Passing the course is obtained with a grade equal to or greater than 9.5 (on a scale of 0 to 20); which also requires a classification equal to or greater than 9.5 points in each matrix: T and TP.

The two matrices will have a composition for evaluation in the following percentages:

T - 70% (written test) + TP - 30% (written work with oral presentation) = 100%

The classification in each of the assessment components cannot be less than 9.5 and the success of the subject will result from the weighted average of the two matrices whose result must be between 10 and 20 values.

The assessment can also be carried out through a written exam, with an identical structure to the written test (with 70% for the T matrix and 30% for the TP matrix), during the periods designated for this purpose.

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