Group processes

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Course ID:	2.5.E-PROCES
Erasmus code / ISCED:	(unknown) / (unknown)
Course title:	Group processes
Name in Polish:	Group processes
Organizational unit:	Institute of Psychology
Course groups:	(in Polish) Przedmioty semestru 7 - psychologia dzienna MK (in Polish) Psychologia, jednolite magisterskie, 5-letnie, stacjonarne Courses for short-term studies
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores):	(not available) Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles: the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS; the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h; 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes; weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS; work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load. view allocation of credits
Language:	English
Type of course:	obligatory courses
Supplementary literature:	• Aronson E., Wilson T.D., Akert R.M. (1997) Psychologia społeczna. Serce i umysł, Poznań, Zysk i S-ka • Duksa, P. (20080 Zastosowanie metody socjometrycznej w pracy wychowawczej i formalnej grup kościelnych, Pozyskano z: http://www. studiawarminskie. uwm. edu. pl/assets. Artykuly/sw44-45-171-184. pdf • Szmatka J. (1989) Małe struktury społeczne. Warszawa: PWN. • Zwolińska-Bac, D. (2007). Badanie struktury grupy - test socjometryczny. Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Za-rządzanie, 40, 343-350. • Skrypt opracowany przez prowadzącego przedmiot będący streszczeniem i uzupełnieniem informacji zawar-tych w literaturze obowiązkowej
Short description:	- in the field of knowledge: providing knowledge on the functioning of the group as well as issues related to the group as a source of social identity, and related problems. - in terms of skills: developed skills for observing the basic mechanisms of the group's impact on the functioning of the individual and the group, - in terms of competence: sensitizing on the groups' behavior as an interaction mechanism between group and individual
Full description:	1. The concept of group in the field of psychological and sociological theories. Relationship between individual and group. 2. Elementary group processes: group initiation, group coherence; and the existence and development of groups' norms 3. The theory of social comparisons, role differentiation, leadership, influence of minorities 4. Sociometry - methods of measuring group structures. 5. Conformism - social impact in groups. 6. The situation of conflict and cooperation as elements modifying intergroup behavior. 7. Thinking about groups - social categorization and stereotypes. 8. Social identity and inter-group conflict and inter-group cooperation
Bibliography:	The script in English, which is a summary of the following literature, will be provided but subject's lecturer • Brown R., (2006) Procesy grupowe. Dynamika wewnątrzgrupowa i międzygrupowa. Gdańsk, GWP • Wołoszynowa (1978). Materiały do nauczania psychologii, Seria III. Warszawa: PWN. • Kenrick D., Neuberg S., Cialdini R., (2002) Psychologia Społeczna, Gdańsk, GWP • Myers, D. G. (2003). Psychologia społeczna. Poznań: Wydawnictwo Zysk i S-ka r Aronson E., Wilson T.D., Akert R.M. (1997) Psychologia społeczna. Serce i umysł, Poznań, Zysk i S-ka • Duksa, P. (20080 Zastosowanie metody socjometrycznej w pracy wychowawczej i formalnej grup kościelnych, Pozyskano z: http://www. studiawarminskie. uwm. edu. pl/assets. Artykuly/sw44-45-171-184. pdf • Szmatka J. (1989) Małe struktury społeczne. Warszawa: PWN. • Zwolińska-Bac, D. (2007). Badanie struktury grupy - test socjometryczny. Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie, 40, 343-350.
Learning outcomes:	Knowledge As a result of the conducted classes, the student: - fluently uses the terminology used in social psychology and sociology in order to describe processes occurring in groups; - has an extensive knowledge of individuals and groups, their mutual interactions and impact on the environment; - has extensive knowledge of the psychological mechanisms that guide the group and the influence of the environment and individuals on the functioning of groups; Skills As a result of the conducted classes, the student: - uses the knowledge of psychology to analyze complex problems related to the functioning of the group and the relationship between the individual and the group; - has the ability to observe the analysis of complex social situations as well as motives and patterns of human behavior resulting from functioning in a group; - has the ability to work with a group and knows the techniques that shape and reduce the influence of individuals and groups on the functioning of the group; Social competence As a result of the conducted classes, the student: - knows and observes the ethical principles related to influencing the functioning of individuals and groups; - critically interprets the received content
Assessment methods and assessment criteria:	The final grade will be determined based on the obtained number of points from the final test according to rules: • satisfactory (3.0): if the student scores above 60% points • good (4.0): if the student obtains above 75% of points • very good (5.0): if the student scores above 90% points Only one absence per semester is allowed. Each subsequent absence should be passed during the consultations. Having more than 1 unexcused absence makes it impossible to complete the course Students are entitled to get a 0.5 higher grade , provided that they complete additional homework in the field of sociometry.

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