Course aims:

Appropriate use in professional communication of basic concepts, theories and models specific to Occupational Therapy, in particular, and Psychology / Socio-Human Sciences in general
Description of the main paradigms, concepts, theories and models specific to the field and occupational therapy, arguing the interdisciplinary approach, in the research approach
Description of the main paradigms, concepts, theories and models specific to the field of work psychology

Course Entry Requirements:

Introduction to psychology

Course contents:

1. Work psychology: introductory aspects
2. Psychological analysis of work: analysis of work based on skills
3. Psychological foundations of human resource selection
4. Psychology of learning and professional development of employees
5. Employee performance management
6. Attitudes at work, motivation and job satisfaction
7. Analyze and change behaviors at work
Emotional and interpersonal intelligence
8. Investigation methods in work psychology
9. Workplace stress management
10. Individual differences and teamwork

Teaching methods:

Lecture, Illustrations Conversation

Learning outcomes:

knowledge, understanding / description of the main paradigms, concepts, theories and models specific to the field, work psychology, and occupational therapy, arguing the interdisciplinary approach, in the research approach

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

The volume and correctness of knowledge The scientific rigor of language-70% Writing a paper on a given topic Active participation in seminars-30%

Recommended reading:

Chamorro-Premuzic, T., Furnham, A, The Psychology of Personnel Selection, Cambridge University Press, UK, 2010, all.
Armstrong, M, (12th ed.), Armstrong’s handbook of HRM practice, Kogan Page, UK, 2012, all.
12. Roberts, B.W., Hogan, R, Personality psychology in the workplace, American Psychological Association, Washington, 2001, all.