Acquiring an understanding of the fundamental principles of social psychology, including concepts such as social influence, perception of others, attitudes, persuasion, and group dynamics. Understanding how individuals behave in social situations, including social influences on both individual and group behavior. Applying the acquired knowledge in social psychology to comprehend and address real-world issues, such as prosocial behavior, discrimination, conformity, and intergroup conflict. Developing the ability to apply theories and acquired knowledge to complex social situations
Course Prerequisites
none
Teaching Methods
In-person lectures. Students will also be encouraged to engage in discussions and view audio-video materials to enhance their understanding
Assessment Methods
The grade will be given on a 30-point scale in a mixed written/oral exam, which may cover any topic covered during the course.
Texts
Psicologia Sociale di Aaronson, Wilson & Sommers, 2019 ISBN: 978-8815284723
Contents
Topics that will be presented during the 9 weeks of lessons: What is social psychology? - research methods for social psychology - the historical development of social psychology What are the aspects of Social Influence? - conformism - groupthink - group processes - persuasion and mass communication What are the aspects that define the understanding of the social world?: - causal perception/attribution
