Interpersonal Relationships and Group Dynamics

Base Knowledge

N/A

Teaching Methodologies

Expository and interactive classes: discussion of theoretical content, simulation exercises (role-playing) and group dynamics exercises.

Continuing Evaluation

– Individual written test(s) – 50%

– Participation / performance of class tasks – 20%

– Individual or group work – 30%

Exam

– Written test – 100%

Learning Results

– to obtain knowledge about communication, interpersonal relationships, individual and group behavior and their influences;

– be able to adopt verbal and non-verbal communication strategies and interaction with other professionals and audience;

-to recognize the importance of behavior in interpersonal relationships;

– to develop skills related to communication, teamwork and conflict management.

Program

1. Communication and interpersonal relationships.

1.1 Importance of studying communication and communication functions: characteristics and types of communication; barriers to communication and fidelity in communication.

1.2. Personal and interpersonal development: representations of self and others; factors that affect the quality of interpersonal relationships.

2. Group dynamics: the group and people in interaction.

2.1. Group interaction and identity.

2.2. Emotions and emotional expression.

2.3. Conflicts and their management.

2.4. Autonomy and leadership

Grading Methods

Exam
  • - Exam - 100.0%
Continuing evaluation
  • - individual Written test - 50.0%
  • - Individual or group work - 30.0%
  • - Class participation and class tasks - 20.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

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• Fachada, M. O. (2001). Psicologia das Relações Interpessoais. Edições Rumo

• Fritzen, S. (1981). Exercícios práticos de dinâmica de grupo. Editora Vozes

• Jackson-Dwyer, D. (2013). Interpersonal relationships (1st ed.). Routledge

• Lourenço, P. & Dimas, I. (2011). O grupo revisitado: Considerações em torno da dinâmica e dos processos grupais. In Duarte Gomes (Coord.), Psicologia das organizações do trabalho e dos recursos humanos (pp. 133-199). Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra.

• Vala, J., Monteiro (1993). Psicologia Social. Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.

Serruys, J. W. (2000). Iniciação à dinâmica de grupos. Porto.