Introduction to Social Psychology: Attitudes & Behaviours -MA- (20-21)
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Here is the class outline:
PresentationThis module has three main objectives: explore the dynamics of social attitudes, their measurement, and change; identify the dynamics of inter-group relations and their effects on individual relations in the social context and encourage students to critically engage with the applied and theoretical content of Social Psychology, its perspectives, and methods. 2 sections
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Week 1 - Introduction & Social Attitudes 1Welcome to the Module. Presentation of the instructor and students. Set up expectations and explain the Module Study Guide. Contents, Assessments and main organization will be discussed. Also, a brief introduction to the definition of attitudes, and Theories of social attitudes will take place. 2 sections
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Week 2 - Social Attitudes 2Formation, stability, and change in social attitudes 4 sections
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Week 3 - Attitude Change and Resistance to ChangeAttitude change; Persuasion theories 4 sections
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Week 4 - Attitude-Behaviour LinkAttitudes and behaviours; Goals and action 3 sections
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Week 5 - Social RulesConformism; Social Norms, neuroscience of social rules 6 sections
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Week 6 - Applying Culture DimensionsHofstede's dimensions of culture in international marketing studiesSymbols, Heroes, Rituals and Values in context 3 sections
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Week 7 - Pro-social BehaviourSituational Determinants; Social and contextual factors, Helping Others 3 sections
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Week 8 - AggressionAggressive behaviour. Situational Determinants of Aggression 4 sections
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Week 9 - Interpersonal AttractionUnderstanding attraction; Attachment and Intimacy 4 sections
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Week 10 - Intergroup communicationTypes of communication, The use of storytelling; humour 5 sections
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Week 11 - Interpersonal relations and emotionsGroup effects on individuals’ behaviour; Norms and Standards 2 sections
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Week 12 - Social inequalities and discriminationSocial Stereotypes; Discrimination; Can we decrease prejudice? 2 sections
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Week 13 - Social Psychology Applied: A brief overviewStudents oral presentations 2 sections
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Week 14 - Metacognition and educationWrap up main ideas, oral presentations 3 sections
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