Social Psychology
Information About Social Psychology
~PSYC 32~
~PSYC 32~
I am teaching one section of Social Psychology this fall (2024). Social psychology is the scientific study of individuals in social situations. We will spend the semester examining the most current (and absolutely fascinating!) research and theories in the field with an emphasis on how a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by other people, the environment, and the sociocultural context. You will learn valuable information about:
the self, including self-concept and self-esteem
how and why people think, feel, and behave in certain ways in social situations
how attitudes develop
how we influence one another via conformity, compliance, and obedience
how we attempt to understand and explain others' behavior in social situations
interpersonal attraction, love, and close relationships
prosocial and altruistic behavior
aggression, including factors that affect and reduce aggression
prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination
and more!
The Textbook for PSYC 32
The required textbook for this course is Social Psychology, 11th Edition, by Aronson, Wilson, Sommers, Page-Gould, and Lewis (Pearson, 2023). You may also choose to use Social Psychology, 10th Edition, by Aronson, Wilson, and Sommers (Pearson, 2019). Keep in mind that there are some differences between the two versions. The main difference is that the 11th Edition has been updated with numerous references to new research.
Please note that we are not using REVEL, which is a separate website set up by the publisher of the textbook. So, you do not need to purchase an access code. We cover around 1 chapter a week in the textbook (along with some other tasks related to the reading assignments). The text is your primary source of information. So, it is important that you have access to a copy of the textbook.
The Course Format
PSYC 32 is a tech-enhanced class, and during the spring 2024 semester it will be taught in person on the Ocean Campus.
✔ Mark your calendar! The first day of class is Monday, 8/19. This course meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:40am - 10:55am.
A tech-enhanced class at CCSF is a face-to-face class in which the instructor uses the Canvas learning management system to store course content and student resources, such as the syllabus, course schedule, handouts, study guides, grades, and assignments, so that they are consistently available to students. Canvas can also be used to have discussions, submit assignments and exams, take quizzes, and keep track of grades. Canvas can be accessed via the following URL: ccsf.instructure.com
So, you will need to log in to Canvas to submit assignments and exams and to conduct course business. When I have class announcements I will use the Announcements board in Canvas, and you may be required to periodically post to a discussion board (though most discussions will occur in class).
To log in to Canvas, you must use your RAM ID. If you are a registered student, you do have a RAM ID. If you are new to CCSF, you may need to set up your RAM ID. Instructions for logging in to Canvas can be found here: Claim Your Ram ID and Login to Canvas: Student Guide.