INTERPERSONAL AND SOCIAL DYNAMICS

The course aims to provide students with theoretical and methodological knowledge about the more recent developments within Social Psychology. It also equips them with tools for critical reading and analysis of the main psychological and psychosocial processes that govern the interaction between individuals and social contexts.

Specifically, the primary objectives are to enable students to:
1. Understand the phenomena underlying Social Psychology;
2. Outline recent studies and discuss their applied implications;
3. Apply theories and methods to analyse concrete cases;
4. Acquire skills to interpret others and the environment effectively;
5. Approach care work more consciously and critically.

It is necessary to have basic knowledge of Social Psychology. Students who have not taken any exam in this area in their previous career are invited to read the textbook entirely.

The course aims to provide students with an overview of the main theories, concepts, and research methods in the field of Social Psychology.
The topics covered will be:
1. Aggressive and prosocial behaviours;
2. Social belonging and exclusion;
3. Stereotypes, prejudices and inter-group contact;
4. Social Psychology in the Digital Age.

Andrighetto, L. e Riva, P. (2020). Psicologia Sociale: Fondamenti teorici ed empirici. Bologna: Il Mulino. [Chapters III, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI]

The course materials presented during lectures will be available on the course's Moodle page.
Recommended readings may also be suggested during the lectures.

The exam will be conducted in a written format and will consist of four open-ended questions to be answered succinctly within 40 minutes. No oral integration is planned.
The student's preparation will be assessed based on their mastery of the logic, concepts, methodologies, and technical language of Social Psychology, as well as their ability to apply them independently and consciously to concrete cases. The ability to report the required knowledge concisely and precisely will be valued. Each question will be evaluated on a scale from 0 to 8.

The course is structured with theoretical lectures and practical moments.
In theoretical lectures, topics will be discussed in their general aspects, and students will be required to delve deeper using textbooks and notes. Practical moments will be dedicated to the presentation and/or simulation of research examples and the in-depth exploration of specific themes or cases through the direct involvement of the students.
Active and critical participation in various educational proposals is encouraged for attending students.
Attendance is highly recommended.

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This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Poverty and inequalities" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development