✅ The official course syllabus
✅ The course calendar
✅ How to get help and communication
✅ Technical requirements
✅ Assignment types and grading
✅ Course Policies
✅ How to start the course
Welcome to Individual and Group Psychology! This branch of psychology focuses on understanding and explaining how individuals and groups think, feel, and act. It explores the complex interactions between individual cognitive processes, emotions, personality, and social influences that shape behavior within various contexts.
This course is only offered in fall terms. NOT OFFERED FALL 2025. WILL RETURN IN 2026.
In this course, we will examine how individuals interact, collaborate, and influence one another within various group settings. Explore the complexities of group dynamics, communication patterns, leadership styles, and decision-making processes. Unravel the secrets behind what drives cooperation and conflict within teams and organizations. Together, we will gain valuable insights into human social behavior and how groups shape our lives and society as a whole. Join me to explore the power and potential of collective action and collaboration.
Forsyth, D. R. (2019). Group dynamics (7th ed.). Cengage.
You do NOT need access to MindTap
The CCC Bookstore has the textbook available.
Purchase used online for as little as $16.
This text is available as part of Cengage Unlimited. Log in here if you already have access to CU. (Texts for Psych 130, 120, and 122 are also included in Cengage Unlimited.)
PlayPosit is the tool used for interactive lectures. You will need to watch, listen, and participate in pre-recorded lectures.
Quizzes may be used and can cover any material in the text.
EdPuzzle is a video based system with embedded quiz questions
You will have several full-class discussion boards.
Each discussion has its own rubric for grading, ranging from 5 to 30 points.
Some discussions are individual; some must be submitted as a group.
Reply and Question
Your REPLY or POST is your first submission on the discussion board which will be your original response to the prompt or question asked.
On every REPLY you will end by including an open-ended question to the class about the topic covered in the chapter or module.
Response
The RESPOND to OTHERS requirement is when you read one of your classmate's REPLIES/POST and answer the question they included.
The answer must be more than "yes, no, I agree" to earn credit.
REPLY and QUESTION by Student #1: After reading the scenario, I resonated most with option number 2. I chose this option because these are literally things that I say to my friends all the time. Sometimes I go as far as inviting them to do the things that they like with me in hopes of further convincing them. Sometimes that little extra push can be very helpful in motivating them to get up and get out. Option number 2 represents the behavioral model which is a part of the Learning and Cognitive Approach, which focuses on the behaviors people exhibit, and how that could influence the thoughts that they have, as well as the opposite: how their thinking affects their behavior. And also how behaviors and thoughts are also influenced by the environment. My question for the class is: Why do you think that the Behaviorists thought that the idea of "personality" doesn't exist?
RESPONSE by Student #1: Hi Student #7, I was thinking about your question: Why don't we have OBT (One Big Theory) to explain personalities? Funder (2019) says that there is no way for one theory to explain everything well. Instead, we have to view each approach as a tool to look at different parts of the personality. I understand what he means, we cannot expect one tool to work for everything like we cannot use a hammer to fix a whole car. But it would make the class a lot easier if there was only one theory! 😂
This course utilizes small and large groups as part of the learning experience.
There will be group assignments and tasks throughout the course.
All work must be done within the Pronto Group you are assigned to.
Short surveys with reflections will be completed individually and in groups.
This will include peer evaluations within the group.
Extra Credit assignments are offered throughout the term to earn up to 3% towards your final grade.
Including attendance and extensions