Teaching code

4S007357

Teacher

Marco Salvati

Coordinatore

Marco Salvati

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-PSI/05 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Period

Sem. 1B dal Nov 15, 2021 al Jan 12, 2022.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars

Learning outcomes

1) To know and understand the psychological theories that explain attitudes and behaviors of individuals and groups; 2) Know and understand the psychological theories that make against the fundamental processes of functioning and adaptation of the individual to the material and social environment; 3) To know and understand methods of research and measurement of psychological phenomena related to the individual, to interpersonal relationships and to groups; 4) Apply the theories on the functioning of individuals, groups and organizations to the analysis of phenomena of learning and of personal and social change. The specific aims of the corse are:providing students with the knowledge of the way the adult attachment style impacts interpersonal preceptions, expectations and behavior in the organizational social domain; providing students with the knowledge and understanding of (explicit) implict norms co-construction in organizational context, of the way variables of individual difference may exacerbate interpersonal relationships in formal/institutional or informal social contexts;providing students with knowledge and understanding of the relationship between empathic attitude and assertiveness, of teamworking processes related to workplace climat andthe leader/follower relationship.

Program

MODULE 1: COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTION ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXTS
Theoretical perspectives of communication
Functions, Meaning and Intentionality
Lying communication
Verbal and non-verbal communication
Assertiveness and Interpersonal Effectiveness
Active Listening for effective listening
Problem Solving

MODULE 2: SOCIAL INFLUECE PROCESSES
Types of influences
Sources, situations, messages and targets
Effects and interpretative models
Persuasion
Negotiation

MODULE 3. LEADERSHIP THEORIES AND PROCESSES WITH LGBTQ+ FOCUS
Traits Theory
Situational approach and models of contingency
Transactional theories and exchange theories
Transformational Leadership and Charismatic Leadership
Minority Stress Model
Affirmative Paradigm of LGBT Leadership and Gay Glass Ceiling Effect

Bibliography

Examination Methods

The exam will be in written form and will include both multiple choice questions and open-ended questions (max 32 points).

During the course, for those who wish, it will be possible to participate in individual and / or collaborative activities which, following a positive evaluation, will give as recognition up to a maximum of 3 points, which will be added to the mark of the written test, only in case of achievement of sufficiency (18/32). Further information and specifications on both the activities and the exam will be communicated both in class and on the Moodle page of the course.