Psychological Science: Social Psychology

An introduction to theory and research on the science of how one's situation influences individual thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Prerequisite: PSYS 1400.

Prereqs enforced by the system: PSYS 1400; Open to Degree and PACE students

This survey course is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the major research and theoretical foundations of social psychology and the application of social psychological concepts to everyday life. The course will cover significant theories, experiments, and themes within the field of social psychology, illustrating the powerful influence of situational factors on human behavior and interpersonal relations. Prerequisite: PSYS 1400

Meetings: Class meets in-person. Required text: Social Psychology (11th Ed.); Aronson, Wilson, Akert, Sommers, Page-Gould, & Louis, 2022. The preferred platform for the course is Revel for Social Psychology, but other versions of the text are also acceptable. ISBNs: Revel for Social Psychology (enhanced online learning platform): ISBN-13: 9780137634019 • Pearson e-text rental: ISBN-13: 9780137869602 • Print (paperback) version: ISBN-13: 9780137633647 Other readings: There are also five assigned primary source (journal article) readings in addition to the assigned text/Revel chapters. These will be made available via Brightspace. Assignments: All coursework other than exams is submitted electronically via Brightspace. Exams are in-person during class time/final exams week.

1. Academic Integrity Modules (complete online) 2. Exams Three multiple-choice midterms and 1 multiple-choice final exam (all exams are administered in-person). 3. “Big Question” assignment This short (2 - 3 page) assignment asks you to come up with a "real world" question or issue and address it from three different social psychological perspectives. It is due during the last week of the semester. 4. Class Activities These assignments vary in structure and are designed to provide you an opportunity to actively engage with course material and prepare for lectures by thinking about, demonstrating, and actively applying class concepts prior to discussing them in class. 5. In-class writing. These occasional assignments are intended to provide an opportunity for students to engage with class material and prepare for assignments in real-time during class.