Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Psychology

Psychology
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16332
2
Second semester
OB
Main language of instruction: Catalan

Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish,

Teaching staff


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Introduction

This course introduces students to the main theories of human behaviour, with a focus on the psychology of human communication. From evolutionary, individual, and social perspectives, the course provides methods for analysing the fields of Advertising and Public Relations.

Pre-course requirements

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Objectives

  • To understand the psychological bases of the person to apply them to the world of Publicity and Public Relations.
  • To know the main psychological theories about communication.

Syllabus

I Introduction to Psychology

Psychology, advertising and consumer psychology
Social psychology
Personality


II The art of persuasion: language, learning and memory

semiotics
memory type
persuasion, manipulation and suggestion


III The language of the senses

Sensation and perception
Senses
Colours
Forms
Aromas
Flavors

Bibliography and resources

Briñol, P. (2001). Qué es la persuasión. Madrid: Biblioteca Nueva.

Girbau, M. D. (2014). Psicología de la comunicación. Barcelona: Ariel.

Kahneman, D. (2013). Pensar rápido, pensar despacio. Barcelona: Debolsillo.

Quintanilla, I. (2006). Psicología del consumidor. Barcelona: Pearson.

Redolar, D. (2015). Neurociencia cognitiva. Madrid: Editorial Médica Panamericana.

Schiffman, L. G., & Wisenblit, J. (2015). Comportamiento del consumidor. Madrid: Pearson.