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PSYCHOLOGY I

Course

Code: 1001

Degree: Bachelor's in Podiatry

Faculty of Medicine

Year: Year 1 of Bachelor's in Podiatry

Semester: Fall

Type: Core

Language: Spanish

ECTS credits: 6

Lecture: 3

Laboratory: 3

Hours: 150

Directed: 60

Shared: 30

Autonomous: 60

Subject matter: Psychology and Bioethics

Module: Core

Department: Health Psychology

Area: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course instructors are responsible for the course content descriptions in English.

Description

Human behavior. Social psychology, perception, motor skills, memory, thought, and language. Observational methodologies.

Faculty

Name	Coordinator	Lecture	Laboratory
GARCIA DEL CASTILLO RODRIGUEZ, JOSE ANTONIO	■	■
LLORET IRLES, DANIEL			■

Professional interest

Psychology 1 addresses the basic knowledge and skills for the correct development of the professional practice of the podiatrist. This subject analyses the psycho-social basis of the factors influencing the health-disease state and those that modulate the patient-podiatrist relationship. Its interest is justified in setting the basis of the following subjects that develop more applied contents in the framework of the interpersonal skills of health professionals.

Competencies and learning outcomes

General competencies

Establish good interprofessional communication to address the community where you work and the individuals you deal with efficiently and with empathy.
Be capable of working on multidisciplinary and multicultural teams and leading multidisciplinary teams.

Specific competencies

Collaborate with health professionals specifically trained in the field, in the adaptation and in the use of necessary prostheses and technical assistance, depending on the physical, psychological, and social conditions of patients.
Acquire proper clinical experience in each of the podiatric contents, carried out at accredited centers for university podiatric education, encouraging efficient interrelationships and communication with patients, family members, and members of multidisciplinary teams.
Collaborate with health professionals specifically trained in the field, in the adaptation and in the use of necessary prostheses and technical assistance, depending on the physical, psychological, and social conditions of patients.
Identify that the professional practice is rooted in respect for patient autonomy, the patient's beliefs, culture, and genetic, demographic, and socioeconomic determinants, applying the principles of social justice and understanding the ethical implications in a changing global context.

Professional competencies

Acquire and apply theoretical and practical knowledge involved in psychological aspects involved in the patient-therapist relationship. Human emotional and psychosocial cognitive development. Know the psychological aspects about pain. Introduction to the study of human behavior. Social psychology.

Objectives (Learning outcomes)

01To define the basic concepts of psychology from a critical perspective.
02To know the main theories that explain human behavior.
03To explain the basic psychological processes that modulate individual behavior.
04To describe and analyze human behavior in social interaction.
05To know the different forms of social interaction, and their characteristics and effects on behavior and interpersonal relationships

Teaching units

Association between objectives and units

Objective/Unit	U1	U2
01
02
03
04
05

Schedule

Week	Teaching units	Directed hours	Shared hours	Autonomous hours	Total hours
1	U1	2	3	5	10
2	U1	7	3	5	15
3	U1	7	3	5	15
4	U1	7	3	5	15
5	U1,U2	7	3	5	15
6	U2	7	3	5	15
7	U2	7	3	6	16
8	U2	4	3	6	13
9	U2	4	3	6	13
10	U2	4	3	6	13
11	U2	4	0	6	10

Basic bibliography

Myers, David G. "Psicología". Madrid Médica Panamericana 2011.
Malo Pé, Antonio. "Introducción a la psicología". Pamplona EUNSA 2007.
Rodríguez Marín, Jesús. Neipp López, M. del Carmen. "Manual de psicología social de la salud". Madrid Síntesis D.L. 2008.
Baron, R.A., Byrne,D. y Rodríguez, A. "Psicología Social". Pearson Educacion.

Complementary bibliography

Methodology and grading

Methodology

Cooperative learning: Develop active learning through cooperative working strategies among students and promote shared responsibility to reach group goals.
Lecture: Pass on knowledge and activate cognitive processes in students, encouraging their participation.

Grading

Note theoretical part: The theoretical syllabus will be assessed through multiple choice objective tests with multiple choice questions. This examination will consist of questions with three response options being valid one.

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