Social Psychology 2

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THE FIELD OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Introduction to Social Psychology The scientific method Historical framework UNDERSTANDING SELF AND THE SOCIAL WORLD Social cognition: how we think about the social world Social perception: how we come to understand others Social representations The self: how we come to understand ourselves in the social context Cognitive dissonance and the need to protect our self-esteem SOCIAL INFLUENCE Attitudes and their change: influencing thoughts and emotions Stereotypes and prejudice: causes, consequences and remedies Conformism and obedience SOCIAL INTERACTION Aggression The psychology of aggression on the net Group dynamics on the Internet

Texts adopted: 1 MANTOVANI, G. (2003), Manuale di Psicologia sociale, Giunti, Firenze, pp. 15-43. 2 ARONSON, E., WILSON, D.T., SOMMERS, S. R., (2019), Psicologia sociale, il Mulino, Bologna, cap. II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, XI, XII. 3 AMERIO, P., (2007), Fondamenti di Psicologia Sociale, il Mulino, Bologna, pp. 297-327. 4 WALLACE, P., (2017), La psicologia di Internet, Raffaello Cortina Editore, pp. 77-128; 129-164.

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