BETWEEN THEORETICAL DIVERSITIES AND CHOICES

AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ELECTIVE PROCESS IN THE FIELD OF PSYCHOLOGY

Abstract

Triggered by the fierce discussions that are present in the classroom, in Psychology courses in Brazil, defense of a theoretical-methodological approach to the detriment of the other, this research corroborates a genuine interest in investigating how this choice process for the students develops and the factors intrinsic to it. Thus, the current study aimed to investigate the factors that guide the process of choosing the theoretical-methodological approach by the Psychology students from three Higher Education Institutions in the South of Minas/MG, whether they are recently enrolled and/or in advanced periods. The research sample included 100 students in total, aged between 17 and 62 years distributed from the first to the ninth period. As an investigation procedure, there is quali-qualitative research through data collection, with a mixed questionnaire. Theoretical references were added to this research in the context of this understanding. It is noted through this study that this choice process the theoretical approach is linked to the undergraduate student´s view of the world and man. It's also possible to infer some factors that corroborate the choice, such as link with teachers and greater ease in understanding the contents. Despite some common among the interviewees, the choice is based on singular narratives.