Social Psychology II

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge acquired during the course and especially in the course Social Psychology I.

Teaching Methods

Students must choose one of two evaluation options, a) or b):

a) Periodic evaluation (two theoretical-practical exams during the semester - Type A + Type C)

b) Final examination (covering the whole syllabus - Type A + Type C)

Group work (to be defined)

Participation on research projects (to be defined)

Learning Outcomes

The unit Social Psychology II aims to provide a deep knowledge and understanding of the substantive areas of social psychology by developing skills related to critical thinking and theoretical-epistemological reflection.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course unit, students should be able to:

1) identify, describe and evaluate in an accurate and exact way the main systems and theoretical models, empirical contents and research methods of social psychology;

2) know the relevant implications for the psychological practice.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

3. Group and intergroup processes

3.1. Group structure and dynamics

3.1.1. Norms, status and roles

3.1.2. Communication and social influence in small groups

3.1.3. Cohesion, conflict and development

3.1.4. Performance and group decision-making

3.1.5. Power and leadership

3.2. Intergroup relations and behavior of the masses

3.2.1. Social identity and social categorization

Head Lecturer(s)

Valentim António Rodrigues Alferes

Assessment Methods

Final
Final examination : 100.0%

Periodic
Two theoretical-practical exams during the semester - Type A + Type C: 100.0%

Bibliography

Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., & Akert, R. M. (2007). Social psychology (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

 

Gilbert, D. T., Fiske, S. T., & Lindzey, G. (Eds.).(1998). The handbook of social psychology (4th ed., 2 Vols). New York: McGraw-Hill.

 

Reis, H. T., & Judd, C. M. (Eds.).(2000). The handbook of research methods in social and personality psychology. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. [Índice NIIPS]

 

Schneider, F. W., Gruman, J. A., & Coutts, L. M. (Eds.).(2005). Applied social psychology: Understanding and addressing social and practical problems. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

 

Vala, J., & Monteiro, M. B. (Eds.).(2000). Psicologia social (4ª ed.). Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian. [7ª ed.: 2006]

PCE/UC

Documentos online das disciplinas de Psicologia Social I e II