Elements of psychology 1352-PP-5NJ

The lecture (with elements of a seminar, because students will be encouraged to be active during the lecture - e.g. questions, discussions, coming up with their own examples) will cover the following topics:

- Subject of social psychology research
- Social influence, principles and rules and examples illustrating their operation (e.g. the rule of reciprocity, commitment and consistency, etc.), reduction of cognitive dissonance
- Manipulation techniques and ways to defend against them
- Behavior attributions
- Group influence
- Stereotypes and prejudices
- Subject of cognitive psychology research
- Basic information about the mechanisms of visual and auditory perception
- Visual illusions

Total student workload

Total student workload: 3 ECTS points = 75 hours of work Including: - contact hours – carried out with the participation of the teacher: 12 hours - contact hours, consultations, assessment – 13 hours - student's own work - preparation for classes, own work with subject literature: 30 hours - student's own work - preparation for passing the course: 20 hours

Learning outcomes - knowledge

In terms of knowledge: - in-depth knowledge of the system of legal sciences and their fundamental importance for understanding the legal system and the principles of its functioning; in-depth knowledge of the subject and specialized terminology of psychology and its supporting role necessary for the proper practice of the legal profession K_W01 - in-depth knowledge of psychological principles and norms functioning in public institutions, their sources and nature K_W07

Learning outcomes - skills

In terms of skills: - ability to analyze specific factual and legal situations and independently make appropriate decisions in this regard K_U07

Learning outcomes - social competencies

In terms of social competences: - ability to identify moral problems and ethical dilemmas related to the profession and resolve them in accordance with the law and the principles of psychology K_K03

Teaching methods

Teaching methods: lecture - presentation Teaching methods providing: informative lecture (conventional) with elements of a seminar

Expository teaching methods

- informative (conventional) lecture
- participatory lecture

Prerequisites

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Course coordinators

Małgorzata Gut

Assessment criteria

Written exam: multiple choice test.

Less than 60% - unsatisfactory grade

60-69% - satisfactory

70-74% - sufficient plus

75-84% - good

85-90% - good plus

91-100% - very good

Practical placement

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Bibliography

Optional literature:
E. Aronson Człowiek istota społeczna
R. Cialdini: Mechanizmy wpływu społecznego

Additional information

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