SP25PP019 Social Psychology

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
13/13/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Lucia Drotárová, PhD.
Institute of Special Education – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Eva Zezulková, Ph.D.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course builds on previous psychological disciplines and its aim is to connect theoretical knowledge and practical skills within the framework of professional competencies achieved in undergraduate preparation. The student will understand the psychological aspects of the process of socialization, social contact and group life. He will be able to use the acquired knowledge in practice.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes: Professional knowledge: - the student demonstrates knowledge of the theory, subject and methodology of social psychology - the student can explain the process of socialization, the issues of social relations - the student can explain the psychological aspects of group life - the student recognizes challenging, problematic, conflict and stressful situations, and adopts basic strategies for managing them - the student is correctly oriented in the terminology of social psychology Professional skills: - the student can apply some methods and techniques of social psychology in practice - the student is reliably oriented in relevant professional literature, can search for, interpret and apply the information obtained in practice General competencies: - the student is able to observe and recognize the mechanisms of functioning of interpersonal relationships and social formations - the student can explain the practical impacts of personality socialization and the mechanisms of social learning - the student can apply selected methods and techniques of social psychology - the student is able to explain human behavior in stressful and conflict situations, can use adequate coping strategies - the knowledge and skills acquired by the student will help improve social interaction and communication with people with health disabilities and other populations and support the development of his social competences
Syllabus
Contents: 1. Introduction to the study of social psychology, the subject and relationship of social psychology to other fields 2. Methods of social psychology, methods specific to social psychology 3. Socialization as a relationship between an individual and his environment 4. Social perception 5. Social interaction 6. Social communication 7. Challenging, problematic, frustrating, stressful social situations 8. Conflicting social situations, ways of resolving conflicts 9. Assertive, passive, aggressive, manipulative behavior 10. Psychology of group life (classification, characteristics, group structure, group leadership and management) 11. Prosocial behavior. The influence of the group on the individual. Social facilitation, social laziness 12. Social attitudes. Prejudices. Stereotypes
Literature
    required literature
  • HAYESOVÁ, N. Základy sociální psychologie. Praha: Portál, 2021. ISBN 978-80-262-1850-0.
  • DUNDELOVÁ, J. Úvod do sociální psychologie. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2015. ISBN 978-80-210-7932-8.
  • VÝROST, J., SLAMĚNÍK, I., SOLLÁROVÁ, E. eds. Sociální psychologie. Teorie, metody, aplikace. Praha: Grada, 2019. ISBN 978-80-247-5775-9.
  • MYERS, D. G. Sociální psychologie.  Brno: Edika, 2016. ISBN 978-80-266-0871-4.
  • HELUS, Z. Sociální psychologie pro pedagogy. Praha: Grada, 2015. ISBN 978-80-247-4674-6.
    recommended literature
  • URBANOVSKÁ, E., ŠKOBRTAL, P. Sociální a pedagogická psychologie pro speciální pedagogy. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, 2012. ISBN 978-80-244-3065-2.
  • DROTÁROVÁ, L. Možnosti sociálnopsychologickej podpory rozvoja osobnosti študentov pomáhajúcich profesií. Praha: Epocha, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7557-003-1.
  • DLABAL, M. Komunikace v pomáhajících profesích. Praha: Portál, 2021. ISBN 978-80-262-1806-7.
  • URBANOVSKÁ, E. Sociální a pedagogická psychologie. Učební texty k distančnímu vzdělávání. Olomouc: VUP, 2006. ISBN 80-244-1410-4.
  • NAKONEČNÝ, M. Sociální psychologie. Praha: Academia, 2009. ISBN 978-80-2001-679-9.
    not specified
  • HEWSTONE, M., STROEBE, W. Sociální psychologie. Moderní učebnice sociální psychologie. Praha: Portál, 2006. ISBN 80-7367-092-5.
  • DROTÁROVÁ, L., DEMJANČUK. N. Vzdělávání a extremismus. Praha: Epocha, 2005. ISBN 80-86328-83-6
  • VÁGNEROVÁ, M. Kognitivní a sociální psychologie žáka základní školy. Praha: Karolinum, 2002. ISBN 80-246-0181-8.
  • GRAY, M., WEBB, S. A. ed. Social Work Theories And Methods. London: SAGE Publications Ltd., 2013. ISBN 978-1-4462-0860-1.
  • KOMÁRKOVÁ, R., SLAMĚNÍK, I., VÝROST, J. Aplikovaná sociální psychologie III: sociálněpsychologický výcvik. Praha: Grada, 2001. ISBN 80-2470180-4.
Teaching methods
Study tools:   KOUKOLA, B., URBANOVSKÁ, E. Sociální psychologie. In E-learning kurz pro studenty studijního programu Speciální pedagogika Fakulty veřejných politik v Opavě. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, 2019
Assessment methods
Students can complete optional assignments that are assigned on an ongoing basis, which will go beyond the mandatory topics. Well-done assignments can then be used as extra points in the exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
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