PSYC 0103. Social Psychology
Units: 3
Formerly known as PSYC 3
Hours: 54 lecture
Study of human interaction with emphasis on the individual within a social context. Topics include development of the self, social perception, interpersonal attraction, prejudice and discrimination, attitude change, moral development, altruism, aggression, social influence, power and leadership, and interaction in groups. (C-ID PSY 170) (CSU, UC)
PSYC 0103 - Social Psychology
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PSYC 3 Hours: 54 lecture Description: Study of human interaction with emphasis on the individual within a social context. Topics include development of the self, social perception, interpersonal attraction, prejudice and discrimination, attitude change, moral development, altruism, aggression, social influence, power and leadership, and interaction in groups. (C-ID PSY 170) (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Explain the formation of the self and self-concept. Explain the psychological processes used in group formation, group decision-making and group behaviors. Evaluate the ethical considerations in social psychological research and critique American Psychological Association’s (APA’s) guidelines for the treatment of human participants. Course Content Outline 1. Introduction 2. The social self/self-concept 3. Social beliefs and judgments 4. Attitudes, attitude formation, attitude change and behavioral consistency 5. Social cognition 6. Culture, norms and multiculturalism 7. Social emotion 8. Conformity, persuasion and group influence 9. Gender and gender roles 10. Institutions, power and group decision making 11. Prejudice 12. Aggression 13. Attraction and interpersonal intimacy 14. Altruism and Pro-social behavior 15. Problems of the Commons and sustainability 16. Peace psychology Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Define types of research based psychology. 2. Analyze how research is restricted by ethical considerations, bias issues, and generalizability. 3. Analyze self-concept, self-efficacy, self-esteem relative to culture. 4. Explain the self-serving bias and compare self-presentation techniques. 5. Analyze attributions of causality and issues around fundamental attribution errors. 6. Define and discuss the effects of basic persuasion techniques. 7. Define cognitive dissonance including how self-confirming diagnoses effect clinical judgments. 8. Analyze social cognition and optimism, social anxiety, loneliness and depression. 9. Evaluate gender differences including: independence versus connectedness, social dominance, aggression, and sexuality as well as variances with culture and across time. 10. Appraise norm formation studies, the effect of group pressure and basics of obedience research. 11. Analyze cult indoctrination, attitude inoculation and resisting persuasion. 12. Explain social facilitation, the effects of crowding, evaluative apprehension, distraction, mere presence and social loafing. 13. Analyze variables effecting deindividuation including: group size, physical anonymity, arousal and distraction, and diminished self-awareness. 14. Define group polarization, minority influence, groupthink and normative influence. 15. Discuss issues in eyewitness testimony accuracy and influences on Juries. 16. Analyze prejudice and describe types of prejudice, discrimination and implicit bias. 17. Define major explanations of aggression including: instinct, frustration-aggression, and social learning theories. 18. Analyze the relationship between media and violence including pornography. 19. Define friendship, romance, proximity, physical attractiveness, similarity, complementary, and attributions. 20. Analyze and compare social exchange theory, social norms, evolutionary theories of altruism and situational influences on helping behavior including bystander. 21. Explains social dilemma conflicts including the prisoner's dilemma and tragedy of the commons. 22. Define and compare the effects of contact, cooperation, and communication on conflict resolution. 23. Define the principles and describe the process of GRIT. 24. Analyze the research on happiness and sustainability. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Projects Reading Assignments 1. Read chapter on "Self" in Exploring Social Psychology and be prepared for discussion. 2. Read the article "Perils of Obedience" by Milgram and be prepared for discussion. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Read the Rosenhan article (On Being Sane in Insane Places) and respond to the following prompts in a short essay: Consider depersonalization and discuss how it plays an essential role in institutions. Describe two positive aspects and two negative aspects and write a brief analysis on the risk inherent within any institution. 2. Watch the first 22 minutes of "The Fog of War." In a two page essay, describe how group decision making constraints where evident across the 13 days of the Cuban Missal Crisis. Name each constraint and explain how each constraint effected the decision making process as the crisis progressed. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Research Paper Assignment: There were official eugenics programs in Germany,USSR, USA and Australia. Choose one of the countries listed and write a 5-7 page research paper describing the policies relevant to social psychological theories concerning persuasion and prejudice. In particular, explain the context of these policies paying particular attention to the time period, the economic and major historical that may have influenced the rise of the policies. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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