Università Roma Tre

The Social Psychology course is structured as follows:

1. Introduction to Social Psychology

Contents:

Definition and objectives of social psychology

Research methods in social psychology (empirical and theoretical approach)

Importance of social interaction in everyday life

2. Social cognition and social thought

Contents:

Cognitive processes in social interactions

Cognitive biases and distortions in social thought

3. Self, identity and society

Contents:

The concept of self and its social construction

Theories of social and personal identity

4. Attitudes and persuasion

Contents:

Theories of attitudes: formation, change and resistance

Persuasion techniques and applications in social life

5. Conformism and social change

Contents:

Theories of conformity and obedience

Social change: factors and dynamics

6. People in groups

Contents:

The dynamics of the group: cohesion, leadership and influence

The role of individuals in social groups

7. Prejudice, intergroup relations and social identity

Contents:

Origins and manifestations of prejudice

Theories about intergroup relations and discrimination

8. Aggression

Contents:

Theories of aggression: biological and social

Factors that influence aggressive behavior

9. Prosocial behavior

Contents:

Theories about prosocial and altruistic behavior

Conditions that favor social help and cooperation

10. Attraction and intimate relationships

Contents:

The psychology of attraction and intimate relationships

Theories on interpersonal relationships formation and duration

11. Culture and communication

Contents:

The role of culture in social interactions

Intercultural communication and its social effects

Hogg, M. A., & Vaughan, G. M. (2023). Social psychology. Pearson Education. (9th edition)