Social Psychology with Criminology 370-PS5-4ERACE
Profile of studies - general academic.
Form of study - blended learning.
Course type - optional.
Field and discipline of science - social sciences and legal sciences.
The number of didactic hours divided into forms of conducting classes - 30 hours of seminar..
ECTS points - 6.
Lectures:
1)Why social psychology is so important?
-Social psychology and other sciences
-The power of social influence
-Connections between social psychology and criminology
2)Heuristics in judgment and decision-making
-Availability
-Representativeness
-Ignorance of base rates
-Conjunction fallacy
-Ignorance of sample size
-Dilution effect
-Misperception of randomness
-Anchoring and adjustment
3)Cognitive dissonance as a reason of crime
-Frustration
-Profile of victim
4)Stereotypes
-Definitions
-Reasons of prejudice
-Factors that reduce prejudice
5)Aggression. Why we hurt others?
-The Lucifer Effect
-Why ordinary people become heroes and villain
-Stanford Prison Experiment
-Case of Abu Ghraib prison guards
6)Hate speech
From gossip to crime
Social factors that allow hate speech
Consequences of ubiquitous hate
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Term 2023:
Social psychological knowledge is crucial in understanding the process of crime and exploring questions of criminal motivation. Course show crime in deep social contexts and allows a better understanding of many of the processes examined by criminologists. Profile of studies - general academic. Form of study - blended learning. Course type - optional. Field and discipline of science - social sciences and legal sciences. The number of didactic hours divided into forms of conducting classes - 30 hours of seminar.. ECTS points - 6. Lectures: 1)Why social psychology is so important? -Social psychology and other sciences -The power of social influence -Connections between social psychology and criminology 2)Heuristics in judgment and decision-making -Availability -Representativeness -Ignorance of base rates -Conjunction fallacy -Ignorance of sample size -Dilution effect -Misperception of randomness -Anchoring and adjustment 3)Cognitive dissonance as a reason of crime -Frustration -Profile of victim 4)Stereotypes -Definitions -Reasons of prejudice -Factors that reduce prejudice 5)Aggression. Why we hurt others? -The Lucifer Effect -Why ordinary people become heroes and villain -Stanford Prison Experiment -Case of Abu Ghraib prison guards 6)Hate speech From gossip to crime Social factors that allow hate speech Consequences of ubiquitous hate |
Term 2024:
Social psychological knowledge is crucial in understanding the process of crime and exploring questions of criminal motivation. Course show crime in deep social contexts and allows a better understanding of many of the processes examined by criminologists. Profile of studies - general academic. Form of study - blended learning. Course type - optional. Field and discipline of science - social sciences and legal sciences. The number of didactic hours divided into forms of conducting classes - 30 hours of seminar.. ECTS points - 6. Lectures: 1)Why social psychology is so important? -Social psychology and other sciences -The power of social influence -Connections between social psychology and criminology 2)Heuristics in judgment and decision-making -Availability -Representativeness -Ignorance of base rates -Conjunction fallacy -Ignorance of sample size -Dilution effect -Misperception of randomness -Anchoring and adjustment 3)Cognitive dissonance as a reason of crime -Frustration -Profile of victim 4)Stereotypes -Definitions -Reasons of prejudice -Factors that reduce prejudice 5)Aggression. Why we hurt others? -The Lucifer Effect -Why ordinary people become heroes and villain -Stanford Prison Experiment -Case of Abu Ghraib prison guards 6)Hate speech From gossip to crime Social factors that allow hate speech Consequences of ubiquitous hate |
Term 2025:
Social psychological knowledge is crucial in understanding the process of crime and exploring questions of criminal motivation. Course show crime in deep social contexts and allows a better understanding of many of the processes examined by criminologists. Profile of studies - general academic. Form of study - blended learning. Course type - optional. Field and discipline of science - social sciences and legal sciences. The number of didactic hours divided into forms of conducting classes - 30 hours of seminar.. ECTS points - 6. Lectures: 1)Why social psychology is so important? -Social psychology and other sciences -The power of social influence -Connections between social psychology and criminology 2)Heuristics in judgment and decision-making -Availability -Representativeness -Ignorance of base rates -Conjunction fallacy -Ignorance of sample size -Dilution effect -Misperception of randomness -Anchoring and adjustment 3)Cognitive dissonance as a reason of crime -Frustration -Profile of victim 4)Stereotypes -Definitions -Reasons of prejudice -Factors that reduce prejudice 5)Aggression. Why we hurt others? -The Lucifer Effect -Why ordinary people become heroes and villain -Stanford Prison Experiment -Case of Abu Ghraib prison guards 6)Hate speech From gossip to crime Social factors that allow hate speech Consequences of ubiquitous hate |
Term 2026:
Social psychological knowledge is crucial in understanding the process of crime and exploring questions of criminal motivation. Course show crime in deep social contexts and allows a better understanding of many of the processes examined by criminologists. Profile of studies - general academic. Form of study - blended learning. Course type - optional. Field and discipline of science - social sciences and legal sciences. The number of didactic hours divided into forms of conducting classes - 30 hours of seminar.. ECTS points - 6. Lectures: 1)Why social psychology is so important? -Social psychology and other sciences -The power of social influence -Connections between social psychology and criminology 2)Heuristics in judgment and decision-making -Availability -Representativeness -Ignorance of base rates -Conjunction fallacy -Ignorance of sample size -Dilution effect -Misperception of randomness -Anchoring and adjustment 3)Cognitive dissonance as a reason of crime -Frustration -Profile of victim 4)Stereotypes -Definitions -Reasons of prejudice -Factors that reduce prejudice 5)Aggression. Why we hurt others? -The Lucifer Effect -Why ordinary people become heroes and villain -Stanford Prison Experiment -Case of Abu Ghraib prison guards 6)Hate speech From gossip to crime Social factors that allow hate speech Consequences of ubiquitous hate |
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Learning outcomes
A7_KK1 is able to properly determine service priorities
implementation specified by yourself or others
tasks
KA7_KK2 is able to independently and critically supplement knowledge
and skills, extended by dimension
interdisciplinary
P7S_KO
KA7_KO1 understands the need for lifelong learning
A7_KO1 understands the need for lifelong learning,
can inspire and organize the learning process
other people
KA7_KO2 is able to participate in the preparation of projects
social and can make multidirectional predictions
social effects of its activities
KA7_KO3 can think and act in an entrepreneurial way
P7S_KR
KA7_KR1 can cooperate and work in a group,
taking on various roles in it
KA7_KR2 correctly identifies and resolves dilemmas
related to the performance of the profession
Thanks to the course the student will be more aware of psycho-sociological processes in everyday life. The acquired knowledge will certainly contribute to a better understanding of many aspects of the work of a lawyer or criminologist.
recognizes the relationship between legal phenomena and other cultural and social phenomena - K_U11. verification method: written / oral exam, continuous assessment (including activity during classes), assessment of e-learning tasks completion;
is able to independently and critically supplement knowledge and skills, extended by an interdisciplinary dimension - K_K06
Assessment criteria
Presentation, activity during classes
Students are required to comply with the Rector's Ordinance of the University of Białystok regarding the use of artificial intelligence systems in the teaching and learning process, as well as with the guidelines set out in this document. The document is available on the university’s website and has been provided by the course instructor.
Bibliography
1) E. Aronson, T. Willson, R. Akert, Social Psychology. The Heart and the Mind. Harpercollins College 1994
2) R. Barton, D. Byrne. Social psychology : understanding human interaction. London 1984
3) P. Zimbardo. The Lucifer Effect. How good people turn Evil. Ebury Press 2007
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Term 2023:
1) E. Aronson, T. Willson, R. Akert, Social Psychology. The Heart and the Mind. Harpercollins College 1994 2) R. Barton, D. Byrne. Social psychology : understanding human interaction. London 1984 3) P. Zimbardo. The Lucifer Effect. How good people turn Evil. Ebury Press 2007 |
Term 2024:
1) E. Aronson, T. Willson, R. Akert, Social Psychology. The Heart and the Mind. Harpercollins College 1994 2) R. Barton, D. Byrne. Social psychology : understanding human interaction. London 1984 3) P. Zimbardo. The Lucifer Effect. How good people turn Evil. Ebury Press 2007 |
Term 2025:
1) E. Aronson, T. Willson, R. Akert, Social Psychology. The Heart and the Mind. Harpercollins College 1994 2) R. Barton, D. Byrne. Social psychology : understanding human interaction. London 1984 3) P. Zimbardo. The Lucifer Effect. How good people turn Evil. Ebury Press 2007 |
Term 2026:
1) E. Aronson, T. Willson, R. Akert, Social Psychology. The Heart and the Mind. Harpercollins College 1994 2) R. Barton, D. Byrne. Social psychology : understanding human interaction. London 1984 3) P. Zimbardo. The Lucifer Effect. How good people turn Evil. Ebury Press 2007 |
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