PSYC 245: Social Psychology

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Class Program

Psychology

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091970

Meets Degree Requirements For

Social Science

Description

This course is a theoretical and practical study of social psychology including social cognition, social influence and social relations. Small groups, mass media, advertising, propaganda, the role of nature and nurture, cognition, discrimination/prejudice, persuasion, conformity, obedience, aggression, and attraction are among the topics considered. Small-group experiences included.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

PSYC& 100

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate undergraduate level comprehension and application of social psychology concepts and theories.

Program Learning Outcomes

Describe key concepts, principles and overarching themes in psychology.
Describe applications of psychology.

Bridge the gap between theory and practice by appropriately integrating the various aspects of social psychology into their personal lives.

Program Learning Outcomes

Describe applications of psychology.
Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry.

Observe human behavior; collect, describe, and explain the data obtained.

Program Learning Outcomes

Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry.

Participate appropriately in group activities and discussions that apply social psychology concepts.

Program Learning Outcomes

Describe applications of psychology.

Core Topics

Review of the scientific method and research methods as underlying understanding of psychology
1. Some experience with research within the class
Social cognition including but not limited to:
1. Self and personal identity (self-concept, self-serving bias, cultural influences on self concept…)
2. Social beliefs and judgements
3. Attitudes and behavior
Social Influence including but not limited to:
1. Nature and nurture
2. Conformity and obedience
3. Persuasion
4. Group influence
Social Relations Including but not limited to:
1. Prejudice
2. Aggression
3. Attraction
4. Helping
5. Social psychology and social justice
Integration of different topics into an organized whole and showing how topics interrelate
Cross cutting themes in modern psychology
1. Cultural and social diversity
2. Ethics
3. Applications showing how social psychology relates to everyday life and can help solve societal problems