Psychology of social cognition and intergroup relationships
[PSY1313]
[30h] 4 credits
This course is taught in the 2d semester.
Teacher(s): Vincent Yzerbyt
Language: French
Level: First
Aims
Main themes
- study of the recent models on activation, application and inhibition of stereotypes
- analysis of bias in perception, especially research confirmation and issue of change of stereotypes
- study of the major theories and processes in intergroup relationships
- pragmatic approach to perception and survey of the characteristic features of social judgment
- introduction to the models of intergroup emotions
Content and teaching methods
- based on the book "Connaître et juger autrui : Une introduction à la cognition sociale" by Vincent Yzerbyt and Georges Schadron (1996, Presses Universitaires de Grenoble) and also on English texts on the question of social cognition