ECTS credits ECTS credits: 6
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 99 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 24 Interactive Classroom: 24 Total: 150
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Social, Basic and Methodological Psychology
Areas: Social Psychology
Center Faculty of Psychology
Call: First Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable
1. To know the theoretical and applied foundations of the topics that are developed in the program.
2. to acquire an integrated vision of the processes of social interaction and the relationships between them.
3. To take contact with the most instrumental and applied aspects of the subject through the discussion of cases, commented readings and use of instruments for the evaluation of various psychosocial phenomena.
Theory sessions
-Introduction to the subject of Psychology of Social Interaction.
BLOCK I: INTERPERSONAL PROCESSES
Topic 1. Interpersonal Attraction
Topic 2. Aggression
Topic 3. Prosocial Behavior and Altruistic Behavior
Topic 4. Interpersonal Communication
BLOCK II – INTERACTION, CATEGORIZATION, AND INFLUENCE
Topic 5. Social Influence
Topic 6. Stereotypes
Topic 7. Prejudice
Topic 8. Collective Action and Social Movements
INTERACTIVE CLASS PROGRAM
1. Aggression
2. Altruism
3. Social Skills in Communication
4. Rumor Clinic
5. Analysis of Social Influence Processes
6. Stereotypes and Prejudice
7. Social Movements
Basic bibliography
Bustillos, A. (2024). Psicología Social. Madrid: Sanz y Torres.
Other basic bibliography
Bustillos, A, García, C., Moriano, J.A., Silván, M., Topa, G. (2023). Psicología Social. Volumen I. Madrid: Sanz y Torres.
Fernández, S., Fernández, I., Fuster, M.J., Lois, D., Vázquez, A. (2023). Psicología Social. Volumen II. Madrid: Sanz y Torres.
Complementary Bibliography
Part I.
Gainsburg, I., Pauer, S., Abboub, N., Aloyo, E. T., Mourrat, J. C., y Cristia, A. (2023). How effective altruism can help psychologists maximize their impact. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 18(1), 239-253.
Karandashev, V. (2024). Love as Psychological Interpersonal Attraction. In The Varieties of Love as Interpersonal Attraction (pp. 195-252). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
Kersten, R., y Greitemeyer, T. (2024). Human aggression in everyday life: An empirical test of the general aggression model. British journal of social psychology, 63(3), 1091-1111.
Krauss, R. M., & Fussell, S. R. (1996). Social psychological models of interpersonal communication. Social psychology: Handbook of basic principles, 655-701. New York: Guilford Press.
Safitri, I. W. (2024). The Role of Interpersonal Communication in the Formation of Social Identity: A Literature Perspective. Spectrum of Disciplines Journal, 1(1), 13-21.
Part II.
Cialdini, R.B. (2022). Influencia. La psicología de la persuasión. Madrid: HarperCollins.
Milgram, S. (1980). Obediencia a la autoridad. Un punto de vista experimental. Bilbao: Desclée de Brouwer
Oyanedel, J. C., Espinosa, A., Çakal, H., y Paez, D. (2023). Socio-psychological perspectives on collective behavior and social movements. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1266567.
Sng, O., Choi, M., Williams, K. E., y Neel, R. (2024). The directed nature of social stereotypes. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 128(3), 477-507.
Stern, C., y Ruisch, B. C. (2024). Ideological Differences and Similarities in Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination. En Nelson, T.D. (Ed.). (2024). Handbook of Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination (3rd ed.). Routledge.
5.5.1.5.1 BASIC AND GENERAL
CB1 - That students have demonstrated to possess and understand knowledge in an area of study that starts from the base of general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, although supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that imply knowledge coming from the vanguard of their field of study.
CB2 - That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
CB3 - That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of study) to make judgments that include a reflection on relevant issues of social, scientific or ethical nature.
CB4 - That the students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to a specialized as well as non-specialized audience. CB5 - That the students have developed the necessary learning skills to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.
CG1 - That they have the capacity to approach their professional and formative activity with respect to the Code of Ethics of the psychologist, which includes, among other more specific, the principles of respect and the promotion of the fundamental rights of the people, equality between people, the principles of universal accessibility and design for all and democratic values and a culture of peace.
5.5.1.5.2 TRANSVERSAL
-CT1 - Ability to synthesize
-CT2 - Ability to solve problems and make decisions
- CT3 - Ability to work in teams and collaborate with other professionals
- CT4 - Self-criticism capacity
- CT5- Communication capacity
- CT6 - Ability to develop and maintain up-to-date skills, skills and knowledge of the profession
5.5.1.5.3 SPECIFIC
CE1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the functions, characteristics, contributions and limitations of the different theoretical models of Psychology.
CE2 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic laws of the different psychological processes
CE5- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the psychosocial principles that intervene in the behavior of individuals and in the functioning of groups and organizations.
CE9 - Knowing how to identify the relevant characteristics of the behavior of individuals, groups, organizations and contexts mediating the methods, techniques and instruments of psychological evaluation.
CE10 - Know how to promote health and quality of life, through the methods of the profession, in individuals, groups, communities and organizations in different areas and contexts: educational, clinical and health, work and organizations , group and community
CE11 - Know how to select and manage techniques and instruments specific to Psychology
CE15 - Knowing how to comply with the deontological obligations of Psychology
The following methodologies will be combined:
Expository sessions They will emphasize the relevant content for each theoretical topic. The recommended and / or mandatory readings will also be indicated.
Interactive sessions These activities will emphasize group work to encourage both the discussion of psychosocial issues and to expand the knowledge that is exposed in the theoretical sessions.
Theoretical part: The theoretical content will be evaluated in the final exam set by the Faculty and through an theoretical test.
The theoretical part will represent a maximum of 85% of the total grade for the course.
Interactive part: A minimum attendance of 6 of the scheduled sessions is required. Attendance at the sessions and the work / s carried out in relation to them will be weighted with 15% of the grade in the subject, as long as the theoretical part of the subject has been approved.
Students with an academic exemption will take an exam for both the theoretical and interactive parts of the subject.
Study time and personal work The student must dedicate a total of 150, of which 51 will be face-to-face and 99 work more personalized
Class attendance and active participation
In cases of fraudulent completion of exercises or tests, the provisions of the Regulations for the Evaluation of Student Academic Performance and the Review of Qualifications will apply.
Maria Del Mar Duran Rodriguez
Coordinador/a- Department
- Social, Basic and Methodological Psychology
- Area
- Social Psychology
- Phone
- 881813931
- mar.duran [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
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| 12:00-13:15 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Classroom 5 |
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| 13:15-14:30 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Spanish | Classroom 5 |
| 01.16.2026 12:30-15:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Classroom 3 |
| 01.16.2026 12:30-15:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 3 |
| 01.16.2026 12:30-15:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 5 |
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| 01.16.2026 12:30-15:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 6 |
| 01.16.2026 12:30-15:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Classroom 6 |
| 01.16.2026 12:30-15:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Classroom 7 |
| 01.16.2026 12:30-15:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 7 |
| 06.22.2026 12:30-15:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 3 |
| 06.22.2026 12:30-15:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Classroom 3 |
| 06.22.2026 12:30-15:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Classroom 6 |
| 06.22.2026 12:30-15:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 6 |
| 06.22.2026 12:30-15:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Classroom 7 |
| 06.22.2026 12:30-15:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 7 |