social Psychology

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what's this class about?

Welcome to the captivating world of Social Psychology! In this course, we will embark on an exploration of how the presence of others profoundly influences our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Unravel the mysteries behind human social interactions, group dynamics, and the impact of social norms and attitudes on behavior. Dive into the fascinating experiments and theories that have shaped our understanding of social influence and persuasion. Together, we will gain valuable insights into the complexities of human relationships, empathy, prejudice, and cooperation. Get ready to expand your understanding of the human psyche and the intricate webs of social connections that shape our world.

Welcome letter and course calendar (only in Spring terms)

Most recent syllabus (PDF)

Required Textbook

Greenberg, J., Schmader, T., Arndt, J., and Landau, M.. (2021). Social Psychology: The science of everyday life. (3rd ed.). Worth.

(Packaged with ACHIEVE access code)

Purchase options

The CCC Bookstore has the textbook available as a bundle or with the Achieve code only.
Achieve gives you access to an e-book and assignments. This is the least expensive option.
You can also purchase access from inside the course. Directions are provided.
Achieve is required

Assignments

Discussion Boards

You will have a discussion board for each module we cover.
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.

Discussion Board Format: 2 Reply Discussion

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.

Example:

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! 😂

Video and Lecture Quizzes

PlayPosit Lectures, EdPuzzles, and Quizzes

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