Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Psychology

Psychology
6
7610
2
Second semester
FB
Formación clínica humana
Salud mental I: Psicología
Main language of instruction: Spanish

Teaching staff


Dra. LEÓN CABRERA, Patricia - pleon@uic.es

Students may ask lecturers questions at the end of each class. For enquiries outside of class time, students must make an appointment by email:

Begoña Díaz, coordinator: bdiaz@uic.es

Ferran Mestres: fmestres@uic.es

Clàudia Rossy: crossy@uic.es

Introduction

The subject of Psychology seeks to contribute to the training of medical content that deal with the structure of the human psyche and its possible psychopathology. It is necessary if it is to provide comprehensive and quality care, keep in mind that the patient not only has a disease, but also is a sick person. If not properly know how a person can react to various life situations we can not conduct a comprehensive health care both clinical and human. The course aims to not only help others know how they are, but also learn more about yourself, a fundamental step to care for others. Therefore, the course aims for students to acquire basic knowledge and accurate on personal, social and cultural rights of man and of the major disorders of the psyche and its management by the physician. This course aims to not only help to meet the other, but also deepen over oneself.

Pre-course requirements

It does not proceed

Objectives

  1. The main objective of the course is to help students acquire the basic knowledge that forms the basis of human behaviour and achieve a greater understanding of the human being as a whole.
  2. Initiate students in the terminology and knowledge areas of Psychology.
  3. To know the basic structure of the human personality and the elements that contribute to its formation. Distinguish between normal and pathological traits of personality.
  4. To know the developmental stages of psychological development of man from birth to death.
  5. To analyse social aspects that influence both on healthy and sick behaviour.
  6. To know the psychological manifestations, behavioural bases and major psychological functions and capabilities of humans both under normal conditions as in disease situation.
  7. To apply in clinical practice, knowledge and appropriate psychological techniques that help improve the professional relationship with the patient, family and the working team.

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • 08 - Recognize the basis of normal human behavior and its disorders.
  • 11 - Understand and recognize the effects of growth, development and aging on the individual and their social environment.
  • 21 - Listen carefully, obtain and synthesize relevant information about the problems affecting the patient and understand the contents of this information.
  • 24 - Establish good interpersonal communication skills that enables efficient and empathetic communication with patients, relatives, media and other professionals.

Learning outcomes of the subject

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

  • To know the normal mental functions and its disorders.
  • To know the basic structure of the human personality and the elements that contribute to its formation.
  • To know the developmental stages of psychological development of humans.
  • To analyse and evaluate the social aspects that influence on healthy and sick behaviour.
  • To know the appropriate psychological techniques in order to establish an appropriate relationship with the patient, the family and the multidisciplinary team you are working with.
  • To know the psychological healing process, psychotherapeutic bases of general and specific types of psychotherapy.
  • To identify abnormal behaviour in a patient.
  • To assess psychological and psychopathological characteristics of an individual.
  • To perform and write a complete psychopathological examination
  • To use basic therapeutic communication techniques with the patient or family.
  • To know the different therapeutic strategies to control the anxiety and stress.

Syllabus

This course is divided in two thematic blocks:

- Block I: Fundamentals of Psychology

  • Unit 1: Psychological functions
  • Unit 2: Psychopathology
  • Unit 3: Personality
  • Unit 4: Developmental psychology

- Bloc II: Psychology in clinical practice

  • Unit 5: Health promotion
  • Unit 6: The psychological experience of illness
  • Unit 7: Psychological aspects of the curative process

Teaching and learning activities

In person



Lectures will alternate with practical methodology classes in where small groups will work with case methodology, practical exercises, presentations and role-playing.

Evaluation systems and criteria

In person



1. Final exam: 80% of the final grade 

2. Psychopathology work: 20% of the final grade

To pass the course, it is necessary to obtain an average grade equal to or higher than 5.

The grade of the group work is the same in 1st and 2nd call. The evaluation criteria in 1st and 2nd call are the same.

The grade of the Psychopathology paper is applied in future calls; at the student's request by email to bdiaz@uic.es, it can be retaken in successive courses.

The evaluation will always respect the general rules established in the Medicine Degree.

 

* The exam consists of:

- 40 multiple-choice questions and each question has four answer alternatives. Each correct answer is worth one point, incorrect answers subtract 0.33 points (chance level check) and omissions do not subtract.

- 10 short answer questions

- 2 open-ended questions that are evaluated only for the award of an Honor's Degree.

Bibliography and resources

References to consult:

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  • MESA CID P, RODRIGUEZ TESTAL JF. Manual de Psicopatología General. Pirámide. Madrid, 2007.
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  • ORTEGA MONASTERIO L. Lecciones de Psicología Médica. Pomoociones y Publicaciones Universitarias. Barcelona, 1993.
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  • FUENTENEBRO DE DIEGO F, VÁZQUEZ VALVERDE C. Psicología Médica, Piscopatología y Psiquiatría I. McGraw-Hill. Madrid, 1990.
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  • SMITH E, MACKIE DM. Psicología Social. Médica Panameriacana. Madrid, 1997.
  • BAÑOS RM, PERPIÑÁ C. Exploración Psicopatológica. Síntesis. Madrid,2004.
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