PSYCHOLOGY 2240 - Social Psychology

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES

This is an information sheet only, not the course syllabus.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

A systematic introduction to theory and research on the ways social factors influence individual and group behavior.  Examines research methods, attitudes, social perception, conformity, leadership, group dynamics, and the establishment of norms, emphasizing their effects on behavior.

Prerequisite: Psychology 1100, 3 Credit Hours.

 

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VIDEOTAPES/AUDIOTAPES
None

 

OTHER MEDIA
Online learning information available at

http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073370592/information_center_view0/

 

ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE
Orientation is recommended.

 

EVALUATION/GRADING
Pre-test, Six unit exams, Post-test and a library research project

 

COURSE OUTLINE

Unit

Required Text

On-line Student Edition

Activity

Paper

Exam Number

  

Before Reading

                     None

Must be taken during the 1st week

 

Pre-test     NO

RETAKES

  1.  

Introduction

Conducting Research in Social Psychology

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

 

 

 

 

 

1a or 1b

  1.  

The Self

Social Cognition and Person Perception

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

 

 

 

 

2a or 2b

  1.  

Attitudes and Persuasion

Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

 

 

 

 

3a or 3b

  1.  

Social Influence

Group Behavior

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

 

JPSP Article Review

 

4a or 4b

  1.  

Interpersonal Attraction

Intimate Relationships

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

 

 

 5a or 5b

  1.  

Aggression

Prosocial Behavior

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

 

 

6a or 6b

   Post

                          COMPREHENSIVE FINAL

Based on Key Term Lists from All Chapters

 

 

Post-test

NO RETAKES

 

10/26/2010