Course Description
The study of research methodologies, empirical findings, and theoretical concerns in the area of interpersonal behavior. Pre-requisites: PSYC 1310 (or permission of the Instructor).
Required Textbooks & Materials
R. Biswas-Diener & E. Diener (Eds.). (2022). Noba textbook series: The science of social psychology. Champaign, IL: DEF Publishers. DOI: http://noba.to/bqwvhydj*
*This textbook is FREE and is accessed online through nobaproject.com.
In order to make this course more interactive and to test your knowledge on the concepts discussed, Poll Everywhere will be used, including for in-class quizzes. The cost is $13.99 for one year.
First, you will download Poll Everywhere:
Next, you will register at https://PollEv.com/ginniblackhart636/register. This will enable you to receive credit for your responses, which will be very important for quiz grades.
Course Purpose & Goals
This 3-credit hour course is designed to provide you with a greater knowledge and understanding of social psychology. Objectives for this course include 1) learning more about the influence of social factors on the individual and about the behavior of groups; 2) developing a working knowledge of past and present research conducted in social psychology; and 3) learning about the methods, designs, and ethics associated with research in social psychology.
Course Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, students are expected to:
 What social psychology is and how it differs from other disciplines.
The topics social psychologists study and the research methodology commonly used in social psychological research.
The self and self-control.
Social cognition.
Attitudes and beliefs.
Emotion and affect.
Social influence, including persuasion, compliance, conformity, obedience to authority, helping, cooperation, and groups and group processes.
Stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, and intergroup relations.
Antisocial and aggressive behavior.
Attraction and exclusion, including the human need to belong, close relationships, love, and sex.