Academic Year/course:
2020/21
557 - Master's in General Sanitary Psychology
61861 - Methodology for general health psychology
Syllabus Information
Academic Year:
2020/21
Subject:
61861 - Methodology for general health psychology
Faculty / School:
301 - Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas
Degree:
557 - Master's in General Sanitary Psychology
ECTS:
3.0
Year:
1
Semester:
First semester
Subject Type:
Compulsory
Module:
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1.1. Aims of the course
The main objective of this course is to provide students with the methodological and statistical skills necessary to develop a clinical practice based on scientific evidence. To do this, this course seeks to equip students with the necessary tools to understand a scientific article and to be able to develop its own critical judgments about its scientific validity. Also, with the aim of reducing the time to know the scientific findings in a specific topic, this course seeks to provide students with resources that summarize the results found so far.
1.2. Context and importance of this course in the degree
The subject is mandatory and is taught in the first four-month period of the first course.
In a context of social discredit of psychology, together with a high supply of pseudo-scientific content in the field of health, it is necessary for students to develop skills to distinguish what is scientific study from what is not, and the ability to generate their own knowledge that can guide their work practice.
1.3. Recommendations to take this course
No prerequisites are required to enroll in this subject.
2.1. Competences
By passing the subject, the student will be more competent to...
CB6 - Possessing and understanding knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context
CB9 - Let students communicate their findings and the ultimate knowledge and reasons that support specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous manner
CT3 - Show interest in continuous learning, knowledge updating and continuing vocational training.
CE4 - Critically analyze and use clinical information sources.
CE5 - Use information and communication technologies in professional performance.
CE7 - Formulate research working hypotheses and critically collect and evaluate information for problem solving, applying the scientific method.
CE9 - Develop your work from the perspective of quality and continuous improvement, with the self-criticism capacity necessary for responsible professional performance.
CE18 - Design, develop and, where appropriate, supervise and evaluate plans and programs of psychological intervention, based on psychological evaluation and concurrent individual and social variables in each case.
2.2. Learning goals
The student, to pass this subject, must demonstrate the following results...
1. Basics:
RAB1: The student applies the acquired knowledge and is able to solve problems in multidisciplinary environments related to health psychology.
RAB2: The student knows the social and ethical responsibilities related to the application of knowledge and judgments in the field of general health psychology.
RAB3: The student knows how to communicate his findings to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way.
RAB4: The student possesses learning skills that allow him to continue studying in an autonomous manner and is original in the development and/or application of ideas in health and research contexts.
2. Specific:
RAE1. The student acquires, develops and implements a comprehensive health concept in accordance with the guidelines established by WHO.
RAE2. The student is able to apply the fundamentals of bioethics and the method of deliberation in professional practice, adjusting his exercise as a healthcare professional to the provisions of Law 44/2003, of 21 November, on the management of health professions.
RAE4. The student critically analyzes and uses the sources of clinical information.
RAE5. The student uses information and communication technologies in professional performance.
RAE7. The student formulates research work hypotheses and critically collects and values problem-solving information, applying the scientific method.
RAE8. The student knows the framework of action of the General Health Psychologist and knows how to refer the corresponding specialist.
RAE9. The student develops his work taking into account a perspective of quality and continuous improvement, with the self-criticism capacity necessary for responsible professional performance.
RAE11. The student is aware of the obligations and responsibilities of the health personnel regarding the confidentiality of the information and the protection of personal data of users.
RAE18. The student is able to design, develop and, where appropriate, supervise and evaluate plans and programs of psychological intervention, based on psychological evaluation and the individual and social variables concurrent in each case.
RAE19. The student knows the activities necessary for the establishment, implementation and management of a company, its various legal forms and the associated legal, accounting and tax obligations.
RAE20. The student knows the current regulations in the Spanish health field.
3. Transversal:
RAT5. The student is able to achieve an adequate level of understanding of the recipient's demand in each application situation or context.
RAT6. The student is able to show a reasonable critical sense and intellectual curiosity about the factors that influence or cause psychological and health disorders.
RAT7. The student knows and conforms to the ethical obligations of Clinical and Health Psychology.
RAT8. The student is able to recognize and accept the ambiguity and complexity of psychological problems, as well as the tentative nature of their explanations and the social context in which they occur.
RAT9. The student is able to recognize and respect human diversity and understand that psychological explanations can vary across populations and contexts.
RAT10. The student shows an ethical and professional commitment to civic, social and global responsibilities.
RAT11. The student shows interest in continuous learning, knowledge refresh, and ongoing vocational training.
2.3. Importance of learning goals
After passing this subject, the student will recognize the importance that clinical practice must be scientifically grounded. The student will be able to make a critical reading of the scientific literature and know how to find scientific documents that summarise the scientific knowledge that exists in a particular subject, which will allow his/her clinical practice not to be outdated and to remain up-to-date.
3. Assessment (1st and 2nd call)
3.1. Assessment tasks (description of tasks, marking system and assessment criteria)
The overall score of the subject will be obtained from the evaluation of two activities: class practices and a final exam. Throughout the course, students will perform a series of tasks that will be evaluated. At the end of the course, students will take a final exam that will evaluate the knowledge of the subject. It will consist of a single multiple-response exam, where the score will be calculated taking into account correct answers due to chance: Score = Correct answers – (Incorrect answers / # Options - 1).
The overall score will be obtained by the weighted average of the evaluations of the two activities, with a weighting of 0.5 for both activities. That is, the weight of both activities will be the same.
Students may carry out the continuous evaluation activities provided that the attendance at classes is not less than 80% of the teaching hours of the subject.
In any case, students will be entitled to an overall assessment of the course in which they could obtain the highest qualification.
The assessment is designed to be performed in person. However, if there are health security reasons that recommend it, it will be carried out in a non-in-person manner.
In this case, the assessment will be carried out online through interactive exercises that will be uploaded to Moodle platform. The time for the exercises will be limited.
A computer is required to be able to carry out the interactive exercises. It is cautioned that they cannot be carry out via a smartphone or tablet for technical problems.
In case of not having the necessary technological means, the student must inform the coordinator of the master and the teachers responsible for the subject. The student who does not have the necessary technological means will perform a global oral test by phone with the teacher.
Exam reviews will be conducted by video conference or phone.
For more information, refer to the Regulations on Learning Assessment Standards of the University of Zaragoza:
https://zaguan.unizar.es/record/30538/files/norma_estudiantesEvaluacionAprendizaje_2010_original.pdf
To know the level of requirement of the subject, it is recommended to consult the success and performance rate of previous academic courses (in the section of surveys and results) in the following link: https://estudios.unizar.es/estudio/ver?id=698&anyo_academico=2019
4. Methodology, learning tasks, syllabus and resources
4.1. Methodological overview
The main methodology that will be used to impart the theoretical part of the subject will be lectures. While the main methodology to be used in the practical part will be through problem-solving tasks.
4.2. Learning tasks
The course includes 30 ECTS organized according to:
- Lectures (1 ECTS: 10 hours)
- Problem-solving tasks (1 ECTS: 10 hours)
- Computer sessions (1 ECTS: 10 hours)
- Exam (1 hour)
4.3. Syllabus
The course will address the following topics:
Section 1. Science, research methodologies and designs
Topic 1. Science and scientific method
Topic 2. Research methodologies in Psychology
Topic 3. Evidence-based Psychology
Topic 4. Research designs
Section 2. Reliability and validity
Topic 5. Reliability and construct validity
Topic 6. Validity from a methodological perspective
Section 3. Meta-analysis
Topic 7. Systematic review and meta-analysis
Section 4. Statistical analysis with a statistic software
Topic 8. Statistical analysis with a statistic software
4.4. Course planning and calendar
Further information concerning the timetable of the class, assessment dates and other details regarding this course, will be provided on the first day of class or please refer to the Master's website of the "Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas de Teruel": http://fcsh.unizar.es/master-psicologia/