PSY 125 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Instructor: Dr. Daniel Arkkelin |
Office: DMH 219 |
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Office Hours: 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. T, R |
Phone: 219.464.5441 |
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HomePage: www.valpo.edu/home/faculty/darkkeli |
e-mail: Daniel.Arkkelin@valpo.edu |
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Text: Social Psychology (10th Ed.), by Taylor, Peplau, and Sears
Course Description: The focus of this course is on the influence of social groups on the psychological functioning and behavior of the individual. Students will study social psychological theories and research concerning individuals in all of their complex social relationships. In-class discussions and exercises will help students to personally experience some of these relationships. It is hoped that students will gain an understanding of the psychologist's perspective on social behavior and an appreciation of the contributions of social psychology to the potential solutions to social problems.
Attendance Policy: Class attendance is very important. Lectures, films, and discussions will include material not covered in the text. Attendance for scheduled exams is mandatory, and a makeup exam will be considered only in cases of extreme personal hardship.
Exams and Grading Policy: There will be four regular exams
(see schedule below) in addition to a comprehensive final exam. Grades will be
assigned according to the following criteria: 90-100% = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% =
C, 60-69% = D, less than 60% = F. The instructor retains the right to lower
these criteria, but they will not be raised under any circumstances.
COURSE SCHEDULE AND ASSIGNMENTS
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Week |
Dates |
Readings |
Topics |
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1 |
T 8/28 |
Ch1 |
Introduction: Theories in Social Psychology |
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R 8/30 |
Ch1 |
Research Methods in Social Psychology |
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I. SOCIAL COGNITION |
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2 |
T 9/4 |
Ch3 |
Exercise: Impression Formation |
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R 9/6 |
Ch3 |
Social Perception |
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3 |
T 9/11 |
Ch2 |
Exercise: Social Inference & Cognition |
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R 9/13 |
Ch3 |
Exercise: Attribution Processes |
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4 |
T 9/18 |
Ch3 |
Attribution Theories |
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R 9/20 |
EXAM 1 |
(70 pts.) |
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II. INTERPERSONAL BEHAVIOR |
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5 |
T 9/25 |
Ch8 |
Exercise: Attachment; Affiliation |
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R 9/27 |
Ch8 |
Attraction & Love |
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6 |
T 10/2 |
Ch9 |
Close Relationships & Equity |
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R 10/4 |
Ch13 |
Exercise: Aggression |
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7 |
T 10/9 |
Ch13 |
Theories of Aggression;Exercise : Altruism |
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R 10/11 |
Ch12 |
Determinants of Helping |
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8 |
T 10/16 |
EXAM 2 |
(70 pts.) |
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R 10/18 |
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Fall Break! |
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III. APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY |
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9 |
T 10/23 |
Ch5 |
Exercise : Attitude Formation |
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R 10/25 |
Ch5 |
Attitudes & Behavior |
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10 |
T 10/30 |
Ch5 |
Attitude Change |
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R 11/1 |
Ch7 |
Social Influence & Conformity |
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11 |
T 11/6 |
Ch7 |
Compliance & Obedience |
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R 11/8 |
EXAM 3 |
(50 pts.) |
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12 |
T 11/13 |
Ch10 |
Exercise: Intergroup Behavior; Leadership |
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R 11/15 |
Ch10 |
Group Performance |
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Thanksgiving Break: 11/17-11/25 |
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13 |
T 11/27 |
Ch6 |
Theories of Prejudice |
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R 11/29 |
Ch11 |
Exercise: Gender Roles |
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14 |
T 12/4 |
Ch11 |
Androgyny & Gender Stereotyping |
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R 12/6 |
EXAM 4 |
(50 pts.) |
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15 |
T 12/11 |
Ch14 |
Applied Social Psychology |
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R 12/13 |
Ch14 |
Social Psychology & Society |
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16 |
M 12/17 |
Final Exam |
10:30a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (50 pts.) |