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14852
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| Year |
2
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
T(30H)/TP(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Psychology
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Entry requirements |
There are no prerequisites for this CU
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Mode of delivery |
Presential
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Work placements |
Not applicable
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Learning outcomes |
Introducing the study of Social Psychology, considering two main areas: Social Cognition and Influence Processes; to show the interconnection between this course and other areas of psychology studies, and to demonstrate its instrumental value for substantiating psychological interventions. It is further meant to be continued by Social Psychology II, in which the study on influence processes is completed, and the study on relationship processes is ensured.
After completing this Curricular Unit, the students will be able to:
a) Characterize the area of Social Psychology, its study object and investigation methods;
b) Describe and explain social cognition processes;
c) Discuss investigation data that support findings on cognition processes;
d) Substantiate social psychology interventions with reference to knowledge on cognition processes.
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Syllabus |
1. Introduction to Social Psychology
1.1. Framework
1.2. Investigation methodologies
2. Social cognition
2.1. Self and identity
2.2. Social judgements and beliefs
2.3. Developing impressions and attributing causes
3. Attitudes
3.1. Attitude assessment and conceptualization
3.2. Attitude development
3.3. Relationship between attitudes and behaviour
3.4. Compliance and obedience
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Main Bibliography |
Main references
Myers, D. G. & Twenge, J. M. (2022). Social Psychology (14th Edition). N. Y.: McGraw-Hill.
Neto, F. (1998/2000). Psicologia Social (Vol. I e II). Lisbon: Universidade Aberta.
Vala, J. & Monteiro, M. B. (2013). Psicologia Social (9ª Edição). Lisbon: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.
Additional references
Aronson, E. (2007). The social animal (10th Edition). London: Freeman.
Aronson, E. (2009). El animal social (8ª Edición). Madrid: Alianza.
Aronson, E., Wilson, T. e Akert, R. (2010). Social Psychology (7th Edition). N. Y.: Addison Wesley Longman, Inc.
Lima, M. L. (2018). Nós e os outros. O poder dos laços sociais. Lisbon: Fundação FMS.
Mikulincer, M. & Shaver, P. (Eds-in-Chief) (2014). APA Handbook of Personality and Social Psychology (Vol. I Attitudes and Social Cognition). Washington DC: APA.
Myers, D. G. (2014). Psicologia Social (10ª Edição). Porto Alegre: AMGH Editora, Lda.
Other resources: http://www.socialpsychology.org/
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Considering the learning objectives and skills to be developed, two frequency exercises are planned for the evaluation of the UC. They will use specific items to assess their ability to recognize the key terms and basic concepts of Social Psychology, research data, methods, people, and important facts. There are also items to assess the capacity for analysis, synthesis, and application of information. These items also have to do with critical thinking and sometimes require the deduction of key principles or application to daily life. They may take the form of questions assessing the truth or falsity of statements, multiple choice, or short development topics. The average of the results obtained in the two frequencies will determine the classification of 90%. It was also considered 10% with the answer to questions and tasks carried out during the theoretical-practical classes.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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