Class Social Psychology

This course in Social Psychology explores the scientific study of thought and social behavior. It aims to contribute to depth knowledge of the subject and the main themes of social psychology. Major topics include an introduction and overview of the field, the role of the mind in life and social behavior, and the nature of social interactions.  It is also intended for students to discuss and analyze the syllabus addressed critically, transposing some of the problems to everyday situations.

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PC1. Introduction to Social Psychology   1.1 History of social psychology: A brief introduction   1.2 Contemporary social psychology: Trends and directions PC2. Social influence and persuasion   2.1 Social norms: Sherif contributions   2.2 Conformity: Asch contributions   2.3 Obedience to authority: Milgram contributions   2.4 Minority Influence: Moscovici contributions PC3. Cognition and social thought   3.1 Attitudes   3.1.1 The formation of attitudes and consistency   3.1.2 Cognitive dissonance and attitudes change   3.2 The self and the impression formation   3.3 Social perception and causal attributions   3.4 Stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination PC4. Interpersonal Relations   4.1 Need to belong, social isolation, and loneliness.   4.2 Aggression and antisocial behavior   4.3 Conflict and cooperation

The proposed and described teaching methodologies incorporate a set of evidence-based, innovative pedagogical practices tailored to the curriculum unit's objectives and content.

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