The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the major psychosocial processes, methods, and theorizing in social psychology. Students will develop intellectual skills, such as critical reflection, analysis and interpretation of psychosocial phenomena, and design of interventions.
The course covers the following topics:
- psychosocial research methods,
- social cognition and perception,
- social categorization and stereotypes,
- self, personal and social identity,
- attitudes and persuasion,
- aggression and prosocial behavior,
- social influence in groups,
- leadership and decision making in groups,
- intergroup conflict, prejudice, and discrimination
Readings:
- Hogg M.A, & Vaughan G.M.(2012). Psicologia sociale: Teorie e applicazioni. Milano, Pearson.
- One paper to be chosen from the journal In-Mind Italia (http://it.in-mind.org/, open access)
Written exam + oral exam (optional)
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