In terms of knowledge and understanding, students are expected to know the theoretical models and methodological approaches for applying knowledge of developmental psychology to educational contexts.
In terms of ability to apply knowledge and understanding, students are expected to be able to analyse educational contexts according to the theoretical frameworks and psychological processes involved.
In terms of making judgements, students are expected to develop the aptitude an aptitude for evaluating educational skills and practices according to the advancement of research in developmental psychology.
In terms of communication skills, students are expected to be able to modulate communication strategies (e.g. active listening, feedback, assertiveness) to promote acceptance, motivate learning, support in difficulties and stimulate peer interaction.
In terms of learning skills, students are expected to develop the ability to identify and select models and practices of educational intervention according to scientific criteria.
In terms of ability to apply knowledge and understanding, students are expected to be able to analyse educational contexts according to the theoretical frameworks and psychological processes involved.
In terms of making judgements, students are expected to develop the aptitude an aptitude for evaluating educational skills and practices according to the advancement of research in developmental psychology.
In terms of communication skills, students are expected to be able to modulate communication strategies (e.g. active listening, feedback, assertiveness) to promote acceptance, motivate learning, support in difficulties and stimulate peer interaction.
In terms of learning skills, students are expected to develop the ability to identify and select models and practices of educational intervention according to scientific criteria.
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Programme
Explicit and implicit social cognition. Persuasion and social influence. Social attitudes. Socialisation within groups and leadership. Prosocial behaviour and aggression. Attraction and intimate relationships. Applications of social psychology: the environment, health and sustainable development.Core Documentation
- Hogg e Vaughan. Psicologia sociale. Pearson Editore, 9th edition, 2023 (important: use the new edition 2023 and not the old one)Attendance
suggested but not mandatoryType of evaluation
Examination: The assessment of the learning outcomes will be made through multiple choice and open ended questions. The final assessment will take into account the capacity of identifying the main theories and empirical findings in social psychology and attitude-behavior studies, and the processes guiding social interaction, social behavior and attitudes. The final grade will be attributed as a function of the number of correct answers in multiple choice tests and of the accuracy of the elaboration about the main theories and authors in the open-ended questions.