Social Psychology

Presentation

This CU identifies the specific domain of social psychology adopting a perspective of the individual as a social being.

Part of this Programme

Psychology

Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS

| Semestral | 5

Year | Type of course unit | Language

2 |Mandatory |Português

Code

ULHT35-99

Recommended complementary curricular units

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

n/a

Professional Internship

Não

Syllabus

1. Introduction: Purpose, theories and levels of analysis

2. The group and the individual

     2.1. Group structure, dynamics and performance

     2.2. Social norms: processes of submission, compliance, internalization

3. Attitudes

     3.1.Atitudes and behaviors

     3.2. Persuasion and change of attitudes

4. Perception and social cognition

     4.1. Perception of people: impression formation

     4.2. Perception of groups: stereotypes

5. Groups in society

     5.1. Social identity, prejudice and discrimination

     5.2. Interdependence, conflict, and conflict reduction

     5.3 Culture and Intergroup Relations

Objectives

The purpose of the CU is to analyze social interaction and group phenomena and their influence on individual psychological processes. This UC encourages the understanding of the scientific approach of social psychology, through the learning of the specific methods and research techniques that are at its core.

On completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Recognize the main areas of interest in social psychology;
• Identify and understand the relevant methods used in this area;
• Understand the concept of group and the processes of social influence;
• Recognize the concept of attitude, its relation with behavior, and understand how it can change;
• Describe the process of person perception as well as the concept of social stereotype;
• Understand the principles that govern intergroup relations.

Teaching methodologies and assessment

The exposure of the syllabus is complemented by the discussion and the application of the contents to social reality. The PL classes complement the theoretical ones with analysis and discussion of articles, with practical exercises, and with the orientation, realization and presentation of an empirical study.
Continuous assessment consists of: written test (30%), oral presentation of an empirical study in group (30%), individual writing of the theoretical framework of the study (maximum 1000 words) (30%) and quality of participation in activities / exercises in practical classes (10%). For worker-students, the last point (10%) will be redistributed in the remaining individual components of the continuous assessment. Class attendance is mandatory.

Epoca de recurso: it consists of a written exam weighing 100% in the final grade. The theoretical and practical contents are evaluated in the exam. 

References

• Brehm, S. S., Kassin, S. M., Fein, S. (Eds.) (1999). Social Psychology. Boston: Mifflin Company.
• Fiske, S. T., Gilbert, D. T., & Lindzey, G. (Eds) (2010). Handbook of social psychology (5th ed.). New York, NY: Wiley.
• Jhangiani, R. & H. Tarry. (2014). Principles of Social Psychology ¿ 1st International Edition. Victoria, B.C.: BCcampus. Retrieved from https://opentextbc.ca/socialpsychology/
• Vala, J. e Monteiro, M.B. (2013). Psicologia Social (9ªed.). Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.

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