The course aims at providing knowledge and skills allowing the student to understand the individual and group processes (e.g., individual differences, attitudes) at the basis of social interaction, and to use such capabilities interpret the social realm of every-day life, in applied fields such as health promotion, environmental education, and social sustainability.
With the study of social psychology and social attitudes the student will be able to achieve the following educational objectives.
In terms of knowledge and understanding:
• knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts of social cognition;
• knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and methodological foundations of empirical research in the social psychological domain;
In terms of ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
• to distinguish naive social psychology from scientific knowledge of social behavior acquired through empirical research;
• Apply models of human social interaction to the interpretation of the main contexts of everyday life in which social interaction takes place.
In terms of independent judgment:
• distinguish between different approaches and worldviews at the base of social psychological research;
• interpret social cognition issues in the light of theoretical models and empirical studies in social psychology.
In terms of communication skills:
• synthesize and effectively present the main mechanisms of social interaction
In terms of learning ability:
• deepen their knowledge using texts and models developed within behavioral and social sciences.
With the study of social psychology and social attitudes the student will be able to achieve the following educational objectives.
In terms of knowledge and understanding:
• knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts of social cognition;
• knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and methodological foundations of empirical research in the social psychological domain;
In terms of ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
• to distinguish naive social psychology from scientific knowledge of social behavior acquired through empirical research;
• Apply models of human social interaction to the interpretation of the main contexts of everyday life in which social interaction takes place.
In terms of independent judgment:
• distinguish between different approaches and worldviews at the base of social psychological research;
• interpret social cognition issues in the light of theoretical models and empirical studies in social psychology.
In terms of communication skills:
• synthesize and effectively present the main mechanisms of social interaction
In terms of learning ability:
• deepen their knowledge using texts and models developed within behavioral and social sciences.
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Programma
The course of Social Psychology will explore theories, methods, and practical applications. Key concepts such as attitudes, stereotypes, and prejudices will be analyzed, along with an examination of social cognition and group dynamics. Themes like communication, persuasion, and social influences will also be addressed, with a focus on applications in areas such as environment, health, and sustainable development.Testi Adottati
Hogg, M. A., & Vaughan, G. M. (2023). Social psychology. Pearson Education. (9th edition)- (IMPORTANT to use the new 2023 edition and not the previous one).Modalità Frequenza
Attendance is recommended but not mandatory.Modalità Valutazione
The course assessment will take place through a written exam consisting of two parts. In the first part, students will face a series of multiple-choice questions designed to test their understanding of the fundamental concepts of social psychology. These questions will cover a wide range of topics discussed during the course and will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of key concepts and theories. In the second part of the exam, students will respond to open-ended questions that will require a more detailed and analytical response. These questions may ask students to apply the learned concepts to specific situations, critically evaluate the discussed theories, or provide practical examples of the social dynamics examined during the course. The final evaluation will take into account the ability to identify the main theoretical models and empirical findings in social psychology, as well as the ability to recognize the processes underlying social interaction and social behavior. The final grade will be based on the number of correct responses in the multiple-choice questions and the accuracy in elaborating and identifying theories and authors in the open-ended questions.