Group Processes and Impacts

1. komponenta

Lecture type	Total
Lectures	30
Seminar	15

* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the basic knowledge about groups, group dynamics and structures, group phenomena, various forms of social impacts, and with the basic knowledge of social identity, as well as the relationship between social and personal identity.

1. Explain the fundamental concepts and theories in the field of groups, group processes, social identity, and social influence.
2. Describe key research studies related to groups, group processes, social identity, and social influence.
3. Evaluate different theoretical approaches in the study of groups and group processes, for example, in the areas of leadership, emotions in groups, and collective behavior.
4. Apply knowledge of group processes and social influence in practical settings.
5. Develop the ability to design interventions aimed at improving the functioning of specific groups.
6. Develop the ability to critically evaluate interventions in group work.

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3. Forsyth, D.R. (2009). Group dynamics - fifth edition. Belmont: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.;,
4. Kelly, J.R. (2001). Mood and emotion in groups U M.A. Hogg i S. Tindale (Ur.) Blackwell handbook of social psychology: Group processes. (str.164-181). Oxford: Blackwell Publishers.;,

Mandatory course - Regular studij - Psychology