ISMAT 99

Social Psychology

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This currilar unit on social psychology as a scientific discipline that seeks to understand the behavior of human beings within their social environment. It addresses the theoretical and methodological approaches of social psychology, encourages critical thinking about theory and research in social psychology today, and promotes reflection on human action produced in social contexts. This course identifies the specific domain of social psychology, adopting its perspective for understanding the individual as a social being.  
• ProgramaProgramme

  CP1: Introduction to Social Psychology History and definition Social psychology as a science Levels of analysis Contributions and contexts of social psychology CP2: Attitudes Definition and measurement Attitudes: cause and effect of behavior The power of persuasive information in changing attitudes Cognitive dissonance theory CP3: Social perception Impression formation Causal attribution Self and identity Stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination CP4: Groups and social influence Introduction to groups Group structures and formation Performance and productivity within the group CP5: Social influence processes Applications of social influence processes Social interaction CP6: Interpersonal relationships Interpersonal attraction and intimate relationships CP7: Intergroup relationships Groups in society Conflict reduction Intergroup discrimination Social identity theory  
• ObjectivosObjectives

  AO1: To present the theoretical foundations of social psychology and its areas of application OA2. The aim is to theoretically demonstrate the power of influence that people have over the attitudes, feelings and behaviour of others OA3: The aim is to present the most specific issues worked on in social psychology, as well as to understand the importance of social interaction today OA4: The student should be familiar with the field and methodologies of social psychology, have knowledge and the ability to understand interpersonal relationships, have the ability to identify psychosocial problems, develop information communication skills and develop skills that allow for lifelong learning.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Aronson, E.; Wilson, T.; Akert, R. & Sommers, S. (2020). Social Psychology. 10 edition. UK: Global Edition. Myers, D. & Professor, J. T. (2021). Social Psychology. 14 edition. EUA: McGraw Hill. Sammut, G. & Bauer M. (2021). The Psychology of Social Influence. Vala, J., & Monteiro, M.B. (2018). Psicologia Social (10ª ed.). Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.    
• MetodologiaMethodology

  In theoretical classes, the presentation of the program content is complemented by discussion, debates, group dynamics and work, guided research and critical reflection on the application of the content to social reality. Tutorials (support for group work in the classroom). The material for the theoretical classes is made available on the Moodle platform. Interactive platforms are used to better understand the program content, as well as a more active learning methodology to encourage students' critical thinking.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  6
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não