Lecture

Psychological Mechanisms in Social Psychology

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HUM-420: L'(in)action pro-environnementale I

Cet enseignement de Psychologie Sociale interroge les écarts entre intentions et comportements, les freins à l'action individuelle et collective, ainsi que les mécanismes de justification morale qui permettent de maintenir l'inaction malgré la conscience d ...

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This lecture introduces a new part of scientific literature in social psychology, focusing on experimental odes applied in empirical research work. The instructor delves into understanding the specifics of the approach and psychological mechanisms dissected through testimonies, experiments, and scientific opinions.

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Instructor

Fabrizio Butera

Teaching & PhD Courses Cooperation and environmental psychology HUM-317 This seminar addresses the formation, change and maintenance of individual and collective pro-environmental behaviors, as studied by environmental social psychology. In particular, we will focus on the role of coopération. L'(in)action pro-environnementale I HUM-420 This Social Psychology course examines the gap between intentions and behaviors, the barriers to individual and collective action, and the mo

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