NEUROPSYCHOLOGY IN ACTION: THE REPORT OF AN INTEREST GROUP FROM A PRIVATE INSTITUTION IN PERNAMBUCO

RELATO DE UMA LIGA ACADÊMICA DE UMA INSTITUIÇÃO PRIVADA EM PERNAMBUCO

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Keywords:

Neuropsychology, Interest Group, Psychology students, Extracurricular

Abstract

The field of Psychology has undergone many transformations and different areas of activity have developed. In this way, Psychology training courses have the scope to develop skills, so it is advantageous for students to acquire knowledge extracurricularly. In connection with this, the Interest Groups have emerged with the intention of discussing and developing pratical activities based on teaching, research and extension, contributing to the training of qualified future professionals. Thus, the purpose of this descriptive and qualitative experience report study is to describe the trajectory of the Neuropsychology Interest Group of a private institution of Pernambuco during 2020 to 2022, describing its constitution, highlighting its organization and execution of activities, as well as presenting the effect that an Interest Group has within the undergraduate course, emphasizing the impact and improvement of skills such as teamwork, communication and problem solving.

Author Biographies

Weltmam João de Lima Filho, Faculdade UNINASSAU - Campus Petrolina

Psychology undergraduate student at Faculdade UNINASSAU - Campus Petrolina

Dayana Evelin Pinheiro de Sousa Santos, Faculdade UNINASSAU - Campus Petrolina

Undergraduate student in Psychology at Faculdade UNINASSAU - Campus Petrolina. Master's Degree in Health and Biological Sciences - Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco. Bachelor in Biological Sciences - Universidade de Pernambuco

Denise Dias Almeida, Faculdade UNINASSAU - Campus Petrolina

PhD and MSc in Cognitive Psychology - Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. BA in Psychology - Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco

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Published

2024-01-23

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024)

Section

Experience Reports