PSBA020 Social Psychology II

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Jaroslava Dosedlová, Dr. (lecturer)
Mgr. Petra Coufalová (seminar tutor)
doc. PhDr. Jaroslava Dosedlová, Dr. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Adriána Kandová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kristýna Študlarová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jaroslava Dosedlová, Dr.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jarmila Valchářová
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
PSBA013 Social Psychology I
Social Psychology I
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Subject PS-BA020 Social Psychology II follows the subject PS-BA013 Social Psychology I and forms the second part of teaching social psychology. The aim of the course is to provide students a theoretical basis for a deeper understanding of the topics of social communication, interpersonal behavior and attitudes.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able:
- to acquire professional terminology in the field;
- to gain a deeper understanding of the topics of social communication, interpersonal behavior and attitudes;
- to compare and critically evaluate particular theoretical approaches;
- to demonstrate the understanding of key aspects of theoretical constructs by analyzing and interpreting selected situations from everyday life.
Syllabus
  • 1. Social Communication.
  • Communication process. Syntax, semantics, pragmatics. Verbal, paraverbal end nonverbal communication. Communication axioms (Watzlawick, Bavelas, Haley, Jackson). Determinants of the efficient communication, assertivity.
  • 2. Interpersonal relationships and behaviour styles
  • Aggression – forms, theories (Freud, Lorenz, Eibl – Eibesfeld, Dollard, Doob, Sears, Bandura, Geen), causes, consequences, control.
  • Afiliation, social support. Interpersonal attraction, theories of human relations. Love and intimacy (Sternberg, Rusbult). Prosocial behaviour.
  • Interpersonal behaviour styles (Leary).
  • 3.Attitudes and Attitude Change
  • a) Attitude theory. Attitudes measurement (Likert, Thurstone, Guttmann, Bogardus, Osgood). Relationship between attitudes and a behaviour (LaPière, Fishbein, Ajzen, Madden).
  • b) Attitude change
  • Cognitive disonance theory (Festinger), Balance theory (Heider). Conformity and obedience to an authority (Asch, Milgram). Theory of persuasion.
Teaching methods
Classwork alternates two-hour lectures and seminars in split groups focused on group work, class discussion and application of theoretical knowledge.
Assessment methods
The course is closed by an written examination consisting of questions focusing on the basic notions of the discipline Social Psychology I and II. Admission conditions: 80% participation in seminars.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2025, recent)
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