Course

HUM-240: The Psychology of social influence

Summary

Le cours aborde l'influence sociale qui s'exerce dans et entre les groupes. Les groupes jouent un rôle fondamental nos vies de tous les jours; ce cours fournit une compréhension du fonctionnement des groupes, des relations entre groupes et de l'impact des groupes sur le comportement de l'individu.

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/the-psychology-of-social-influence-HUM-240

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http://go.epfl.ch/HUM-240

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Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/the-psychology-of-social-influence-HUM-240

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/HUM-240

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Lectures in this course (19)

Social Psychology: Norms Formation

Explores the formation and influence of social norms in regulating behavior and the impact of social status.

Social Norms: Influence and Transmission

Delves into the influence and transmission of social norms through classic experiments like the autocinetic effect and the Bobo Doll experiment.

Obedience: Milgram's Experiments

Delves into Milgram's obedience experiments, analyzing authority dynamics and factors influencing compliance levels.

Social Influence: Group Dynamics

Delves into the impact of groups on individual behavior and intergroup relations.

Social Identity: Categorization and Intergroup Conflict

Explores social identity, categorization, and intergroup conflicts, emphasizing the impact of group interactions on perceptions and behaviors.

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